Our World: Cuba
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£7.99
“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal
¡Buenos días! Come along for a day in Cuba. Take la guaga to the beach, play los escondidos in the park, and snack on bumpy anones. Cuban author Jennings and illustrator Linares draw on their lived experience to create this playful board book, which includes simple educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers.
Key Selling Points:
- SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers, which includes twenty titles (and counting!)
- AUTHENTIC: Author Terry Catasús Jennings and illustrator Marla Cruz Linares draw on their personal experiences growing up in Cuba.
- DIVERSE REPRESENTATION: Features a diverse family; one character is in a wheelchair.
- AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Cuba, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world.
- LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Spanish vocabulary.
- GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
- EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.
