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Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors (A Latino Book of Concepts) Hardcover – Picture Book, February 18, 2014

by Roseanne Thong (Author), John Parra (Illustrator)
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Green is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.
Green is cilantro inside our pot.

In this lively picture book, children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child's day!
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Part of series
    A Latino Book of Concepts
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    February 18, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    1452102031
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452102030
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PreS-Gr 2—The creators of Round Is a Tortilla (Chronicle, 2013) are back with another Mexican American culture—infused concept book with universal appeal. A little girl and boy walk around their town pointing out the vivid palette that permeates their home and community. "Green are the cornstalks./Green are the pails./Green is a bench/for abuela's tales." The Spanish translation of the featured color is also provided on each spread. Excellent for building vocabulary, this work introduces festive customs such as the Day of the Dead and Mexican folk dance, which are further explained in an extensive glossary. The diversity of the characters refreshingly reflects the diversity of the Latino community. Thong's buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and Parra's stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again. The exuberant depictions of cooking, outdoor parties, and fun craft-making invite myriad extension activities. A choice book for bilingual or STEAM-powered storytimes.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

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"This bright and cheerful picture book helps teach colors through items that are special in Latinx cultures."―Romper



"Bold illustrations, rhyming words and Spanish color words make this a special read for preschoolers. An included Spanish glossary highlights cultural facts that make this a great read for older children as well."--Spartenburg Herald-Journal

“Buoyant rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud… stunning folk-art illustrations offer vibrant scenes that children will return to again and again”--School Library Journal, starred review

"A fun dive into culture and vocabulary (both English and Spanish) as well as color. And one more thing: the art work is just amazing!"--New York Family

"Very rare picture book featuring Latino kiddos. Lovely on the eye. Rhymes to boot."--Eizabeth Bird, New York Times Public Library Collections Specialist

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; 1st edition (February 18, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452102031
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452102030
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michelle Moon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book! Perfecto para niños y niñitos
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Came in perfect condition through the mail. My K-4 and K-5 students loved it when we were going over los colores en inglés y español! Mostly English words so this is also perfect for anyone who is wanting to introduce Spanish colors to English speakers. There is also a glossary at the back of the book for key spanish words and their definitions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is by far my favorite book purchase to date
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What a gem of a find! This is by far my favorite book purchase to date. The illustrations are beautiful and very detailed. I bought it to read to my one year old and can definitely see being able to use it for many years to come. One reviewer mentioned that the page about the Day of the Dead was too scary for young kids, but I disagree. The illustrations used to portray the celebration are cute and not frightening at all. If you can handle explaining to your kids the idea of carving a pumpkin on Halloween, this ONE page about Dia de los Muertos should be no different.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book
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Fun book for the Spanish classroom!
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This book lives up to its Pura Belpre award. Beautiful melding of Spanish and English, food culture, vibrant colors, and vocabulary that awakens the senses make this book one of my new favorites!
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars great book for kindergarten and first grade
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2019
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I used this book, along with realia, during Hispanic Heritage month activities for the kindergarten and first grade classrooms in my building. (I am an ESOL teacher.) The kids loved it!
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I love this author. Everything she does is thoughtful and her words really bring culture into my world language classroom.

Another great Spanglish story that can easily be used in a regular classroom. Talks about colors but brings in great cultural aspects too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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The book has beautiful illustrations with beautiful poems on each page. It talks about different colours (in both English and Spanish) in the context of Mexican culture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very colorful
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So colorful! My friend loved the gift for her daughters.
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