Featured books by Jose-Luis Orozco
Animales y Movimiento/Animals and Movement
Favorite songs from Latin America about animals combined with songs for creative movement. These engaging and interactive songs are great tools for learning and for having fun at the same time.
Arrullos/Lullabies in Spanish
This is a great collection of Spanish lullabies for your kids to start celebrating traditional Latin American music and rhythms at an early age.
Caramba Kids (Music CD)
This collection of bilingual children's songs presented by renowned songwriter-musician José-Luis Orozco includes educational songs in both Spanish and English that entertain, enhance self-esteem, teach and reinforce necessary early language skills. The album's songs uses the best in technology to help in building vocabulary and emphasize such basic language skills and concepts as counting, learning the alphabet, body parts and colors and developing a basic phonological awareness of language– in both Spanish and English.
Corridos Mexicanos y Chicanos/Mexican & Chicano Ballads
Corridos are narrative ballads of historical events and people in the Mexican culture. José-Luis Orozco brings this powerful oral tradition to teach the importance of story-telling. Through these corridos, your kids are able to learn about the most important events and people in Mexico.
De Colores and Other Latin American Folk Songs
Get ready to move, sing and have a great time with your kids, as José-Luis presents some of the all time favorite collection of folk songs filled with the colors and spirit of Latin American culture. Whether celebrating your own culture or learning about the language and traditions of others, this is a wonderful celebration of the diversity of Latin music.
De Colores and Other Latin-American Folk Songs for Children
Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, De Colores has songs for all occasions and moods. Each song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements, with lyrics in both English and Spanish.
Diez Deditos and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America
Product Description: Singer-songwriter José-Luis Orozco has assembled a collection of finger rhymes and other action songs from Latin America. Including favorites such as "The Wheels on the Bus" as well as folk songs from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, Diez Deditos is a treat for the eyes, ears, and fingers. Lyrics are presented in both English and Spanish, and easy-to-follow musical accompaniment and diagrams for the corresponding actions are also provided. Bright collage illustrations by Elisa Kleven complete the appeal of this fun-filled book.
Esta Es Mi Tierra/This Land Is My Land
Listen and sing along to some of the most recognizable children's traditional songs in Spanish and English. This highly acclaimed CD promotes dual language education, self-esteem, an understanding of diversity, while encouraging language, listening, and early literacy skills.
Fiestas/Celebration Songs
A rich collection of magical songs that celebrate holidays and festivals that occur throughout the year, representing the diversity of Latin American cultures. Catchy rhythms and lyrics are selected to make learning easy.
Letras, Números y Colores/Letters, Numbers, and Colors
A compilation of songs in Spanish to teach the basic skills of letters, numbers and colors to young kids. José-Luis’ music is engaging and fun and is the perfect tool for learning.
Rin, Rin, Rin/Do, Re, Mi
Semi-abstract illustrations use bold lines and strong color to accompany and enhance the inviting text that encourages participation both in Spanish and English. Readers are invited to count, find words, and perhaps even sing (music is included) in this winning combination of words and images.
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