Uno Dos Tres: My First Spanish Rhymes

Uno Dos Tres

My First Spanish Rhymes

Selected by Yanitzia Canetti

Illustrated by Patrice Aggs

Last month, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books released a new book of Latin American rhymes for children. The collection of rhymes are assembled in eight educational themes: ¡A pasear! (Let's Travel!),  ¡Al campo! (Let's Go to the Country!), ¡A la granja! (Let's Go to the Farm!), ¡A cover! (Let's Eat!), ¡A estudiar! (Let's Study!), ¡A jugar! (Let's Play!), ¡A casa! (Let's Go Home!), and ¡A dormir! (Let's Go to Sleep!). All the passages included in each section help teach children basic concepts. From counting to good manners to healthy habits, your kids will enjoy learning Spanish while listening to the CD included with the book. Bilingual families will also appreciate this collection of endearing songs to pass on to their children.

Written with full text in Spanish, there is a section in the back with notes in English about each passage. The notes include translations of some of the phrases, as well as explanations of each rhyme. In addition, Aggs’ beautiful illustrations also include Spanish labels to help older children who can read to recognize key words and increase their vocabulary.

My favorite? What else?

Mi escuelita, mi escuelita,
yo la quiero con amor
porque en ella, porque en ella
es que aprendo mi lección

You can find a new or gently used copy of Uno Dos Tres: My First Spanish Rhymes in our online store. Enjoy!