Alma Flor Ada Spanish Poetry Series
Grades: K-6
The Gateway to the Sun poetry anthologies are divided into sections featuring poets from various countries from the Spanish speaking world. The sections open with original poems by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy celebrating the poets and the poets country of origin. Selected poems by the featured poet completes each section. The contribution of Latinos is acknowledged as well as that of the anonymous poets who created the rhymes of the traditional folklore, enriching our heritage.
8 titles in the series, 32 pages each.
This wonderfully illustrated anthology includes poems, rhymes, and songs written by marvelous Hispanic poets such as Isabel Freire de Matos, Humberto Ak'abal, Amado Nervo, and Ernesto Galarza.
- Antón Pirulero (Laughing Crocodiles)
- Chuchurumbe (Flying Dragon)
- Mambru (Singing Horse)
- Pimpon (Dreaming Fish)
- Azul y verde (Blue and Green)
- Brocha y pincel (Brush and Paint)
- Caballete (Artist's Easel)
- Lienzo y papel (Canvas and Paper)