Chef Luna / Moon Chef (Spanish Bilingual Edition) - (Steamworks) by Delia Ruiz (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction board books for ages 0-3 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids' everyday lives.

¡Hola, Luna! Sigue el ciclo de las fases lunares a medida que Gaby llena su plato (¡y la barriga!) con alimentos que coinciden con la forma de la luna que ve en el cielo. De la media luna a la guayaba gibosa, las formas de los alimentos crecen y decrecen a medida que avanza el mes, al igual que las fases lunares.

Amplía lo aprendido más allá de la historia con el material de apoyo elaborado por expertos, que incluye información adicional sobre las fases lunares y actividades STEAM divertidas.

STEAMWORKS presenta a niños de diversos trasfondos y habilidades que utilizan el pensamiento científico-matemático para solucionar problemas cotidianos y responder a preguntas que les interesan. Estas historias lúdicas y las actividades de extensión despiertan el entusiasmo por la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería, las artes y las matemáticas (STEAM) y empoderan a los niños para pensar, solucionar problemas e innovar. Desarrollado en colaboración con expertos en educación de Count, Play, Explore, dirigido por el Departamento de Educación Temprana de la Superintendencia de Escuelas del Condado de Fresno.

Hello, Moon! Follow along with the lunar phase cycle as Gaby fills her plate (and belly!) with foods that match the shape of the moon she sees in the sky. From a crescent to a gibbous guava, the food shapes wax and wane as the month goes on, just like lunar phases.

Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about lunar phases and fun STEAM activities.

STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. Developed in collaboration with education experts from Count Play Explore, led by Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Early Care and Education Department.

About the Author

Delia Ruiz is the author of several children's books, including Ways Papi Says I Love You, the ¡123 Baila! board book series, and Roqui's Pandero Beat, an International Latino Book award-winner. She currently resides in Puerto Rico with her husband, baby boy, and pug. Delia hopes to inspire the next ​generation of writers who also come from immigrant households.

Nomar Perez es autor e ilustrador originario de la hermosa isla de Puerto Rico. Recibió el Premio Pura Belpré de Autor e Ilustrador por su libro ilustrado De aquí como el coquí. Tras abandonar su patria a los diez años, Nomar entró en contacto con todo tipo de medios, como la animación, las marionetas y el arte digital. Estudió en la Bowling Green State University en Ohio y desde entonces ha trabajado como ilustrador y diseñador.

Nomar Perez is an author-illustrator originally from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. He is the winner of the Pura Belpre Honor for Author and Illustrator for his picture book Coquí in the City. After leaving his homeland at the age of ten, Nomar found himself in touch with all types of media, including animation, puppetry, and computer art. He studied at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and since then has worked as an illustrator and designer.