In Rosa's Mexico

by Campbell Geeslin

Illustrated in full color. Wonderful things happen to young Rosa in hermagical homeland of Mexico Her rooster, El Gallo, opens his beak andout fly violetas to sell at the market so the family can buy food. Rosapicks a star from the sky to help a fallen burro. A grateful wolf givesher a beautiful anillo, a ring to thank her for freeing him from a trap, and Rosa returns it to its rightful owner: a bride about to be wed. These threestories, written with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067986721X
• ISBN13: 9780679867210
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.8" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Amazing Children's Book!

My parents read this to me when I was a child and I've never forgotten it. This book blends Spanish and English nicely and the drawings are amazing. A must read for anyone who has a child that is Hispanic especially, but also perfect for anyone and everyone!

In Rosa's Mexico

We came across this book at the local library and loved it because it incorporated some Spanish words within the stories! My daughter looks for it everytime we go to the library! She loves it and loves to practice filling in the Spanish word when we read the story together... she is only 3 right now! I highly recommend this book for some great short stories with an introduction to bilingualism!

This book soars!

These three simple stories are beautifully written glimpses into the day to day life of a little Mexican girl named Rosa. Magical things happen in her world and the paintings that accompany the text bring that magic to life and give it texture. Oh sure, the book teaches about responsibility and sharing, the importance of helping others and telling the truth, but it doesn't preach. It is a lovely book that my 3 year old never tires of. As a bonus, there are about 20 simple spanish words to enhance the experience. A first-rate keeper and a first-rate gift!