La piñata / The Pinata: (Bilingual) (Spanish Edition)
Latin Grammy nominee Ruesga follows up her original anthology Cantaba la rana / The Frog Was Singing (2011) by reuniting with illustrator Sebastián to share 14 new songs in both English and Spanish, including “La piñata,” “Torticas de manteca,” and “Tengo una muñeca.” Each tune is complemented by a vivid spread, often demonstrating the body movements that go along with the song, a brief excerpt explaining the song’s origin, music notations and guitar chords for the arrangement, and a link to the song—joyfully performed by Ruesga—which can be downloaded and shared at home or in the classroom. Although versions of the original songs vary across regions, the verses stay faithful to a rhythm familiar to native Spanish speakers, and the translations have been modified so that those learning Spanish can join the fun. Great for little ones who love to sing and dance. Preschool-Grade 2. --Angie Zapata