I was provided with a copy of El Loro Tico Tango published from Barefoot Books, a fun and colorful children’s book in Spanish, so that I could provide a review. However all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.
El El Loro Tico Tango is a mischivious parrot that does now want to share. He takes the fruit from all of the other animals in the jungle but in the end learns a valuable lesson about sharing and friendship.
Anna Witte’s fun and entertaining story is written in a repetitive rhyming verse that flows almost like a tune and makes this book so much fun to read and to listen to. The beautiful bright colored illustrations just pop-out of the pages and transport you right into the lush tropical forest where Tico Tango and his animal friends live.
This book was not translated from English but was originally written in Spanish so that the rhymes and verses flow with a perfect cadence making this book ideal for small children as well as beginning Spanish readers of any age. Besides transmitting an important message about sharing and asking others for what you want instead of just taking it this book also teaches children colors and fruits.
El Loro Tico Tango is set in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where I grew up reminding me of home and letting me share with my children a little part of who I am and where I come from. Both of my children just love El Loro Tico Tango and it is one of our favorite books in Spanish. Anna Witte really did a super job with the story, the writing and the wonderful illustrations.
You can learn more about El Loro Tico Tango which is also available in English on the Barefoot Books website. You can also like the Barefoot Books page on Facebook and follow them on twitter @BarefootBooks to lear more about their wonderful children’s books and CDs in both English and Spanish.
Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of El Loro Tico Tango so that I could provide a review. However all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.
Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
- Guatemalan Dulce de Chilacayote Recipe (Crystalized Chilacayote Candy) - February 26, 2024
- Guatemalan Naranjas en Miel Recipe (Candied Oranges Recipe) - February 25, 2024
- Traditional Guatemalan Candy - February 25, 2024
I love the illustrations in this book! Thanks for the Giveaway!
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We love Barefoot Books. I’d love to win this for my kids. Although Spanish is not our first language, I do speak to my kids in my native tongue, which is very similar to Spanish. We also have in-laws who are native Spanish speakers and hopefully can encourage my kids to learn the language.
I love that you can sell Barefoot products at home! This would be a great way for me to make some extra cash 🙂
I love the vivid illustrations in the book. Thanks for sharing.
I love to get Spanish books for my kids. My husband speaks Spanish, and this is such a great way to teach the kids!
This looks like a fantastic book, beautiful illustrations!
The illustration is so beautiful. thanks for the giveaway
This book looks great. The Barefoot Books are wonderful. I like the illustrations and the books in Spanish.
Que lindo libro, las ilustraciones son realmente hermosas, muchas gracias por el review y sorteo
Qué libro tan bonito! Seguro que los niños pasarán un momento divertido leyéndolo.
Que lindo este libro, muy colorido y sobre todo la leccion que nos deja. Gracias por el sorteo!!
Que bello libro!!… y colores radiantes!!
La razón por la que me gusta son las ilustraciones. Me gusta cuando los libros para los niños pequeños son llamativos visualmente.
I love that someone can make a business of Barefoot Books – what a wonderful thing to share with friends and family!
Barefoot Books was started by two moms that wanted great educational material for their kids that were imaginative and tied closely to family and community. They do a lot of additional activities they include with their books. They are fantastic!
Me encanta todo pero mas los dibujos! Muchas Gracias por el sorteo!
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I love the colors of the book and how great is it that you can get in in Spanish and English! I love that the versions are not an exact translation this makes a HUGE difference.
Excelente material para los niños!! Muchas gracias por la reseña!
Looks like a great book! Colorful too!
Fantastic looking book! I love the color… I’m sure my son would to. I’m glad to be helping spread the word in my blog as well!