Featured books by Isabel Campoy

Pio Peep! Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes

Pio Peep! Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes

By: Alma Flor Ada, Isabel Campoy
Illustrated by: Vivi Escriva
Age Level: 3-6
Reading Level: Beginning Reader
Genre: Poetry

Rhymes from Spanish speaking countries are presented in Spanish and recreated in English to form a bilingual collection, with attention to the sounds and patterns of both languages. Vivid illustrations complete this appealing book.

Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection

Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection

By: Isabel Campoy, Alma Flor Ada
Age Level: 9-12
Reading Level: Independent Reader
Genre: Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales, Fiction

"Stories have delighted both children and adults for as long as there have been families and communities on Earth." So begins the informative introduction to the dozen takes which are presented here to charm another generation, ideal for reading independently or sharing aloud.

Ten Little Puppies/Diez perritos

Ten Little Puppies/Diez perritos

By: Alma Flor Ada, Isabel Campoy
Illustrated by: Ulises Wensell
Age Level: 0-3
Reading Level: Pre-Reader
Genre: Poetry

Count down with a child who starts with 10 dogs but winds up with only one lovable canine companion. This nursery rhyme is based on a popular Spanish counting ditty which is repetitive and rhythmic, and meant to be sung or recited. Music is included in this cheerily illustrated book.

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