Confetti: Poems for Children by Pat Mora

Confetti: Poems for Children, is beautifully written book by prolific author, Pat Mora. Thirteen bilingual poems fill this book, including Castanet Clicks, Mexican Magician, and Dancing Paper. Each free verse poem explodes with imaginative movement and color. The accompanying illustrations by artist Enrique O. Sanchez, complement the words by reflecting the essence of the words.

Written predominantly in English, there are Spanish words scattered throughout the text.

An excerpt from my favorite poem, "Abuelita’s Lap,"

"I know a place were I can sit
and hear a favorite beat,
her heart and cuentos from the past,
the rhythms honey-sweet."

An excellent book for older children exploring the Hispanic culture, it would also be useful for reading aloud to learn rhythm.

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