Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English: Bilingual Spanish-English
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 40
Published: 2001
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"Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English" by Simon Silva is a beautifully illustrated bilingual book that introduces children to the Spanish and English languages through the alphabet. Each letter is represented by vivid images and poetic verses that celebrate themes of nature and culture. The artwork, inspired by the author's own heritage and experiences, captivates young readers while teaching them vocabulary in both languages. The book encourages children to appreciate their surroundings and promotes bilingual literacy, making it an engaging and educational read for families and classrooms alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by HarperCollins Espanol .
ALMA FLOR ADA is retired Professor of Education at the University of San Francisco. She is a well-known author of children's and professional books for teachers and with Isabel Campoy is the co-owner of Del Sol Books, a publishing company that specializes in Spanish language translations and materials for children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Americas Award - Ages K-3
This book was recognised in the Ages K-3 category by the Americas Award.
Americas Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Americas Award.
Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
This book was recognised by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.