Eight Animals on the Town

Eight Animals on the Town

Susan Middleton Elya, whose first book, <i>Say</i> Hola <i>to Spanish</i>, was hailed in a starred <i>Kirkus</i> review as "innovative, useful and fun", has taken her trademark seamless union of English and Spanish to new heights with this fun-filled, rhyming story. It's a great day out for eight eager animals--ocho animales--who travel to the market to find their supper--including <i>queso</i> (cheese) for the mouse and <i>hierba</i> (grass) for the cow--and then dance the night away at the <i>baile</i>. Introducing Spanish words for numbers, foods, the names of animals, and other simple words and phrases, this book is perfect for non-Spanish speakers as well as Spanish-speakers learning English.<br><br>Lee Chapman's bright and funny paintings, inspired by Mexican folk art, enhance the language and humor of this delightful story.