Synopsis

This charming picture book celebrates family, and is full of singing and joy and tenderness.

A little girl wakes in the night to mysterious, inviting noises. She rouses her brother, and they sneak downstairs and peek into the kitchen. To their amazement and delight, their parents are dancing and singing-- Como te quiero! Oh, how I love you!--as they clean up and put food away.

Mama and Papa discover the two kids and sweep them into the embrace of a family dance. Slowly, the song changes to a lullaby. . . the children close sleepy eyes. . . then Mama and Papa tuck them into bed again.

The story reads like poetry. The art moves from subdued tones to hot tropical colors and back again. And as you turn the pages, you can almost hear the music--changing from a pop ballad to a hot tango to a cozy lullaby. All in all, it's a perfect bedtime book, with a satisfying hugs-and-kisses ending.

Author: Maurie J. Manning
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 10/06/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 9.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780618991105
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2008 pg. 1072
Publishers Weekly 10/13/2008 pg. 53
School Library Journal 01/01/2009 pg. 81
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory