{"product_id":"9781250079459","title":"Los Gatos Black on Halloween","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLos Gatos Black on Halloween\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Marisa Montes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party in this bilingual poem written by Marisa Montes, with illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder October's \u003ci\u003eluna\u003c\/i\u003e, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. \u003ci\u003eLas brujas\u003c\/i\u003e come on their broomsticks. \u003ci\u003eLos muertos\u003c\/i\u003e rise from their coffins to join in the fun. \u003ci\u003eLos esqueletos\u003c\/i\u003e rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their \u003ci\u003eojos\u003c\/i\u003e to the chilling delights of the season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Gatos Black on Halloween\u003c\/i\u003e is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales is the author of Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eViva Frida\u003c\/i\u003e, Pura Belpré (Illustration) Medal and Pura Belpré (Narrative) Honor book \u003ci\u003eLos Gatos Black on Halloween\u003c\/i\u003e, stunning bilingual bedtime story \u003ci\u003eLittle Night\/Nochecita\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas\u003c\/i\u003e, and other picture books for young readers. She also illustrated \u003ci\u003eThunder Boy Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Sherman Alexie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Just right for children who are beginning to find typical Halloween fare a bit too tame.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This spookiness is what Halloween is all about.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A spooky seasonal treat and a great choice for any collection.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, Long-listed ALA Notable Children's Books (2008), Winner Pura Belpre Author Award (2008), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2007), Winner CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2007), Commended Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor (2008)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250079459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40631232364750,"sku":"9781250079459","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_2f34c2fb-1b64-4c1d-a38c-002ea7258db8.jpg?v=1638840953","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250079459","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}