Susan Middleton Elya

In this rhyming celebration of playtime, bilingual Maya Papaya welcomes all four seasons with a flair for dress-up and an inclusion of Spanish words in an English narrative. Strong writing, a spunky protagonist, and themes of playtime and the changing seasons lead to a celebration as Maya Papaya plays dress-up and speaks to her toys in English and Spanish, going on adventures and making the most of their time together. Expert author Susan Middleton...

Introduces Spanish by defining such common words as "hola" ("hello"), "perro" ("dog"), and "madre" ("mother").

Rhyming text describes a trip to the grocery store for a mam©Ł and her baby boy. Includes Spanish words.

A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of a young boy's birthday, with Spanish words for each letter of the Spanish alphabet, translated in a glossary.

"A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words and Includes a glossary"--