Vox books -- books that talk! Book originally published: Houston, Texas : Pinata Books, [2019]. "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. VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter. Read by Maria Liatis.
Summary:
Young Sofi enters a New York City community garden and finds a half-painted mural. It's full of big, leafy plants in blue and yellow, and a vibrant emerald green color appears where the two colors meet. As Sofi runs her fingers over the image, she is suddenly transported to a beautiful place with plants just like the ones on the wall! Sofi finds herself in the Dominican Republic, where she meets a young boy named Juan Luis. He is writing a song, but he's stuck on the lyrics and needs her help. After they finish the song, the pair flies over the river that separates San Pedro de Macoris from Haiti. There, Juan Luis introduces her to his friend, Güerlande, a young metal artist. She also needs Sofi's help. Can she make just the right shade of purple to paint Güerlande's huge mermaid sculpture? This bilingual picture book about an imaginative girl and an enchanted mural is an engaging exploration of the cultural traditions of the Caribbean. La joven Sofi entra en un jard̕n comunitario de la ciudad de Nueva York y encuentra un mural a medio pintar. Est̀ lleno de plantas grandes y frondosas en azul y amarillo, y aparece un vibrante color verde esmeralda donde se encuentran los dos colores. Mientras Sofi pasa sus dedos sobre la imagen, ¡de repente es transportada a un hermoso lugar con plantas como las de la pared! Sofi se encuentra en Rep͠blica Dominicana, donde conoce a un joven llamado Juan Luis. Est̀ escribiendo una canci̤n, pero est̀ atascado en la letra y necesita su ayuda. Despǔs de terminar la canci̤n, la pareja vuela sobre el r̕o que separa a San Pedro de Macoris de Hait̕. All̕, Juan Luis le presenta a su amigo, G|erlande, un joven artista del metal. Ella tambǐn necesita la ayuda de Sofi. ¿Puede hacer el tono justo de p͠rpura para pintar la enorme escultura de sirena de G|erlande? Este libro ilustrado biling|e sobre una nįa imaginativa y un mural encantado es una exploraci̤n interesante de las tradiciones culturales del Caribe.
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