Book Descriptions
for De Colores and Other Latin American Folksongs for Children by Elisa Kleven and José-Luis Orozco
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Each of the twenty-seven Latin American songs, chants and rhymes chosen by performer/songwriter Orozco for inclusion in this text are presented with lyrics in Spanish and English, simple musical arrangement, and explanatory notes about the song's subject and how it is traditionally sung. Kleven's brightly colored collage illustrations are lively, joyous accompaniments to the music. (Ages 5-10)
CCBC Choices 1994. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1994. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, De Colores has songs for all occasions and moods. Each song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Slightly abridged from the original edition, this is ideal for classroom use, multicultural studies, or just plain fun.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.