Me Encanta La Nieve - (¡me Gusta Leer!) by Steve Henry (Paperback)

About the Book

When the branch a little bird is sitting on snaps and he falls into the snow, his friends come to help him and soon they are enjoying the snow together.

Book Synopsis

A little bird falls in the snow. His friends come to help him! This sweet winter story is now available in Spanish.

Snow is fun, and snow is quiet-- but snow is heavy, too. A tiny bird is perched upon a branch that begins to strain under the weight of a heavy snowfall. When the branch breaks, the bird falls into the deep, deep snow. His friends--a bunny, two mice, a squirrel, and an owl--try to rescue him.

Luckily, little bird can fly! He can help himself. The friends rejoice. Snow is fun-- and snow is especially fun with friends.

With very simple Spanish text and bright wintry illustrations, this book is a lovely introduction to some basic Spanish vocabulary.

¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read(R) books. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Review Quotes

"[The] ¡Me gusta leer! series shares fun, interesting stories filled with friendly characters that are perfect for Spanish speakers learning to read. . . . Illustrations are bright, colorful, and inviting, with stories that provide a series of fun events or positive messages. An excellent addition to Spanish early reader collections for children."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Steve Henry is the author and illustrator of Here Is Big Bunny, Cat Got a Lot, and Happy Cat, which received a Kirkus star. Other work includes editorial illustration, ceramic tiles, and a series of bird puppets that have been sold in the Museum of Modern Art Design Store. His work is influenced by fine artists such as Matisse and Miró and illustrators such as Hillary Knight and Ludwig Bemelmans. Steve co-teaches Creating the Picture Book at Pratt Institute.