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CONFETTI

Name: CONFETTI
Author: Pat Mora
ISBN: 1-880000-25-3

by Pat Mora & illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1996

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Confetti ($14.95; Oct. 1996; 32 pp.; 1-880000-25-3): The best of these poems that mix English and Spanish (``I say yo soy libre'') warmly evokes familiar touchstones of Mexican-American life. There's ``Abuelita's yellowlap,'' a ``dance-dancing panadero,'' who sings the dough to rise, and a woodcarver who ``paints open the eyes'' of animals ``found asleep/in a piece of wood.'' Most of the poems by Mora (Uno, Dos, Tres, p. 139, etc.) are more ordinary—``Sun song. Sun song. Sun song.'' The soft, dreamy illustrations, with Southwestern motifs, are contrasted with borders of sharp colors, while small geometric pieces of confetti are ``scattered'' throughout. (Picture book/poetry. 4-6)

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1996

ISBN: 1-880000-25-3

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1996

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CHILDREN'S POETRY

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OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM

by Frances Cony & illustrated by Iain Smyth ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 1999

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Old MacDonald had a farm, and on his farm animals pop up, wiggle, and roll their eyeballs. This hilarious paper-engineered version of the classic song will engage readers of all ages. The illustrations are amiable cartoons, while the mechanics of the pop-ups are superb. Old MacDonald’s tractor shakes its rear tires; a row of hungry cows roll their eyes and chew their cuds with enthusiasm. Not only are the movements funny, but the pull-tabs are tough—this book was designed to handle heavy use—and will probably survive even library circulation. (Pop-up. 2-5)

Pub Date: March 1, 1999

ISBN: 0-531-30129-X

Page Count: 12

Publisher: Orchard

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1999

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CHILDREN'S POETRY

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WHO BOP?

by Jonathan London ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 29, 2000

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PLB 0-06-027918-4 In a tongue-tangling word-romp, London (Hip Cat, 1993, etc.) invites children to “jump right in, to swirl and spin” with the animal-attendees of his sock hop. This swinging party features cool cats, whirling rabbits, frolicking dogs, cavorting mice, and springing frogs, all grooving in half-tugged socks. London combines the deeply satisfying sounds of drums and keyboards with the upbeat be-bop of the sax to create a book that, when read out loud (at story hours or anytime), rivals the cadence of rhythm and blues. Working in confident, vivid colors, Cole sets out a playful visual introduction to musical instruments; the scenes are fairly bursting with joyful dancers who are so engaging that joining the hip-hop hoppin’ may be the only way to go. (Picture book. 3-6)