¡1, 2, 3 Merengue! : English-Spanish Instruments & Sounds Book (Bilingual edition)

boardbook Synopsis Children learn basic concepts of counting, manners, consent, and music through Latin dance in bilingual board books "The güira slides kish-kish-kish. The accordion stretches wah-wee-wah." This bilingual English-Spanish book explores merengue instruments and the fun and sometimes silly sounds that they make. The musicians also practice their lefts and rights while marching in the band with friends. Vamonos! Learn about merengue instruments and their sounds 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. Author Delia Ruiz is an educator from San Antonio, Texas. Delia loves expressing herself through writing and hopes to inspire the next generation of writers who also come from immigrant households. Illustrator Graziela Andrade is an illustrator based in Aracaju, Brazil. Graziela uses vibrant colors and soft tracing in her