{"product_id":"twas-nochebuena-isbn-9780670016341","title":"'Twas Nochebuena","description":"’Twas \u003ci\u003eNochebuena\u003c\/i\u003e and all through our \u003ci\u003ecasa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cp\u003eevery creature was kneading tamale \u003ci\u003emasa\u003c\/i\u003e...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a \u003ci\u003eNochebuena\u003c\/i\u003e celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty \u003ci\u003etamales\u003c\/i\u003e and hang colorful \u003ci\u003eadornos\u003c\/i\u003e (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive \u003ci\u003ecanciones\u003c\/i\u003e (songs) while sipping \u003ci\u003echampurrado \u003c\/i\u003e(hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “\u003ci\u003eFeliz Navidad\u003c\/i\u003e and to all a good night!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavor the magic of \u003ci\u003eNochebuena\u003c\/i\u003e with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003e'TWAS NOCHEBUENA\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A linguistic and visual treat. The lyrical blend of English and Spanish and vibrant action-packed illustrations make this ideal for read-alouds.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thong’s humorous verse follows Clement Moore’s strong rhythm without faltering—despite the metrical challenges of working in two languages at once. Palacios’s warm, earth-toned illustrations of a happy multigenerational family invite readers into the festivities, whether these tradiciones are familiar or new to them.\"  —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This pleasant family story conveys strong family bonds and traditions while offering non-Spanish speakers a way to learn some basic vocabulary.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This lively picture book offers a wonderful way to celebrate and learn about Latino Christmas traditions.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRoseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of many multicultural-themed children’s books. She was born in Southern California but has lived in Guatemala, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While in Guatemala and Mexico, she studied Spanish and ate many tamales. Roseanne now lives in Orange County where she teaches English composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara Palacios illustrated the Pura Belpré honor book \u003ci\u003eMarisol McDonald Doesn't Match\u003c\/i\u003e. She divides her time between San Francisco and Mexico City.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299809054949,"sku":"NP9780670016341","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780670016341.jpg?v=1767743055","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/twas-nochebuena-isbn-9780670016341","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}