September's Giveaway: Jabón, jabón, jabón

Soap, Soap, Soap/Jabón, jabón, jabón by Elizabeth O. Dulemba is one of the latest titles recently released by Raven Tree Press. It is the bilingual, Latino version of an Appalachian Jack Tale. Set in a small town, it is the story of a young boy named Hugo who is on his way to the store to buy jabón for his mamá. Unfortunately, Hugo is a little bit of un travieso and has a propensity for trouble. So naturally, along the way he gets sidetracked by various incidents, which cause him to forget his mission. But his first mishap with a mud puddle, leaves him good and messy which helps to remind him what it is – Jabón, jabón, jabón! – that his mamá sent him to get.

Dulemba both wrote and illustrated the book, and the accompanying artwork is bright, joyful and expressive. The emotion that is conveyed on each character’s face helps to capture the essence of the text and supplements the story beautifully.

Jabón is written in English with embedded Spanish text and there is a glossary in the back. However, the story line is so well written that readers shouldn’t really need it. This picture book is great for children ages 4 – 8.

Parents will love Dulemba’s web site as well. It is full of resources, free downloads, coloring pages and activities for children. Here is the page dedicated to Jabón, jabón, jabón – it includes free wallpaper, coloring pages, recipes, and other activities related to the book.

Our Giveaway!

Win your own hardback copy of Soap, Soap, Soap/Jabón, jabón, jabón by Elizabeth O. Dulemba.

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¡Buenas suerte!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER-

Obviously my reply to Betty doesn't count, therefore, the winner of this giveaway is ohcupcake!

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And I'd like to say that I am so happy to be seeing so many moms trying to teach their kids Spanish, even when they aren't fluent themselves. The great thing about this is that both of you can learn a new language, have fun, increase your child's IQ, and have some great bonding moments all at the same time!