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Words and pictures by Ralfka Gonzalez and Ana Ruiz
Introduction by Sandra Cisneros

A humorous rendition of well known and not so known Mexican American and universal proverbs.
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In this playful collection of popular Mexican dichos, or proverbs, artists Ralfka Gonzalez and Ana Ruiz bring to life their most favorite sayings—recorded in their travels throughout Mexico and the United States. Filled with wisdom and optimism, these dichos are a joyous celebration of life and culture; reminding us to "pig out while you have the chance;" that "after the rain comes the sun;" and to "sing every day and chase the mean blues away."

Ralfka and Ana's exuberant illustrations vividly capture the mood and essence of each dicho. With stunning color and folk art flavor, their paintings draw us into a whimsical world where bumblebees play bongo drums and roosters sing all day.

32 pages Full-color illustrations 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" Ages 6 and up English/Spanish
 
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Awards
Américas Award Honor Book
National Parenting Publications Award
American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
MultiCultural Review's Recommended Book List

 
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Praise

"One might describe this book with the dicho, 'Chiquito pero picoso.' Small, but very hot."       —Children's Book Review

"A playful collection of popular Mexican dichos with exuberantly beautiful art."      —Young Children

"San Francisco artists Ralfka Gonzalez and Ana Ruiz have a great deal of fun with the proverbs in this collection, which includes an introduction by Sandra Cisneros. This book comes from Children's Book Press in San Francisco, a pioneering publisher of multiethnic storybooks, and it's a wonderful example of how bilingual publishing enriches everyone."       —San Jose Mercury News

"Brilliantly hued, precariously naif paintings—somewhere between a Southwestern sensibility and the look of urban graffiti—illustrate this roundup of 27 Mexican American dichos."       —Publishers Weekly

 
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My First Book of Proverbs
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ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-200-1
ISBN-10: 0-89239-200-2
$7.95
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