¡1, 2, 3 Cumbia!

English-Spanish Manners Book

From the Series ¡1, 2, 3 Baila!

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

“May I please dance with you? Yes, thank you for asking.”

This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches common manners through a dance class setting. The dancers also practice consent, learning how to say no and set boundaries with others. ¡Vamonos! Learn to use manners with cumbia in English and Spanish.

Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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Interest Level Preschool - Kindergarten
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Category Spanish-Language
Copyright 2023
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Soaring Kite Books
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2023-09-05
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039200, JUV031020, JUV011030
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 7 x 7
Features Awards and Reviewed

Author: Delia Ruiz

Delia Ruiz is a Latinx author from San Antonio, TX. She is an educator and holds a BA in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Differentiated Instruction in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Delia loves expressing herself via writing and hopes to inspire the next generation of writers who also come from immigrant households. In her free time, Delia enjoys salsa dancing, reading, writing, and walking her two pugs.

Illustrator: Graziela Andrade

Graziela Andrade is a freelance Illustrator based in Aracaju, Brazil. Since 2017, she has worked for publishers in Brazil and Portugal, and now the United States. She is now dedicated to children book’s illustrations. The way that she lived her childhood has contributed to her development as an artist, giving her inspiration and creativity. She often uses vibrant colors and a soft tracing in her artwork. When she isn’t working on new children’s books, she loves traveling in her free time.

Awards

  • Bank Street College Best Spanish Books of 2024, Winner, 2024

Reviews

School Library Journal

“The bilingual text is simple without losing its rhythm, and sweet and colorful illustrations will grab young readers’ attention. . . . These volumes have so many uses, but even more fun, they’re perfect for a dance party!”—School Library Journal