{"product_id":"9781626722439","title":"Marta! Big \u0026 Small","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMarta! Big \u0026amp; Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jen Arena\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarta is \u003ci\u003euna niña\u003c\/i\u003e, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who thinks Marta is \u003ci\u003esabrosa—\u003c\/i\u003etasty, very tasty! But Marta is \u003ci\u003eingeniosa\u003c\/i\u003e, a very clever girl, and she outsmarts the snake with hilarious results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book, \u003ci\u003eMarta! Big and Small,\u003c\/i\u003e teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA School Library Journal Top 10 Latinx Book 2016\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A cross between a concept book and a word book, this is a fun read-aloud to use anytime or in a bilingual storytime program.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With repetitive text and child-friendly illustrations, this wonderful read-aloud invites the younger set to experience the tension, relief, and satisfaction of a great plot.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eTop 10 Latinx 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Arena’s clever, catchy text might invite some play-acting games, and the lively energy of her \u003cbr\u003einformative words is well matched by Dominguez’ friendly, dynamic creatures in an earth-toned palette. This handy introduction to Spanish vocabulary is perfect for animal-lovers of all stripes.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Pura Belpré honoree Dominguez's green, brown, and tan illustrations capture the movement in each spread . . . Marta's adventure is an enjoyable way to introduce animals, observe concepts, and identify comparisons and polarities in English and en Español.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Arena and Dominguez nimbly combine an exploration of relativity with an introduction to Spanish vocabulary.” —\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An ideal choice for bilingual storytimes.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781626722439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40595995721934,"sku":"9781626722439","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_64679e12-ae14-404b-b8a5-e044052ee09c.jpg?v=1637846620","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781626722439","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}