Plátanos go with everything = Los plátanos van con todo / written by Lissette Norman ; illustrated by Sara Palacios ; translated by Kianny N. Antigua ; escrito por Lissette Norman ; ilustrado por Sara Palacios ; traducido por Kianny N. Antigua.
Publisher:
Library IdeasLLC,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
1 audio-enabled book (unpaged) : digital ; 27 cm. + 1 book (1 volume : color illustrations)
VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, and page-turning controls. "The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read" --Publisher's website. Book originally published: New York: Harper, 2023. VOX Books. Includes recipe for Mangu de plátanos (Mashed plantains) on page 4 of cover.
Summary:
"With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of plátanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Platanos are Yesenia's favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they're a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything--especially love!"-- Provided by publisher. "Los plátanos son la comida favorita de Yesenia. Pueden ser dulces y azucarados o salados y sabrosos. Y son parte de casi todas las comidas que prepara su familia dominicana. ¡Pasa por su apartamento y descubre porque los plátanos van con todo, especialmente con el amor!" -- Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.