It is very hot in the jungle and suddenly a nice breeze arrives.
The jaguar wants to take a siesta. Just then he saw a coati and said,“Could you do me a big favor? Could you wake me up in exactly 10 minutes?”
The coati wanted a siesta too, and asked the cockatiel to wake him up in exactly 10 minutes...
This should become a new favorite for multiple readings; kids will enjoy reciting the final countdown of minutes and that explosive, page-filling snore. Snoring usually isn't this much fun. Kirkus Reviews
Pato Mena: An author and illustrator from Chile residing in Barcelona (Spain), Pato Mena has published in Chile and Spain. On two occasions he has been awarded the Beca Creación from the Government of Chile.
Somos8 is a series that addresses values, emotions and feelings and helps children to overcome certain issues that they face at home, at school or around them as they grow up. It is also aimed at parents to help them help children deal with these issues, whether it is fear, exclusion, isolation, competitiveness, anger or curiosity.
This book is SO much fun to read aloud. Its simple storyline that builds tension to a hilarious ending has been on repeat over here. - Book Nerd Mommy
This colorful read-aloud, full of terrific repetition and pattern, will keep kids wide awake as the book's animals nap!
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The Perfect Siesta has entered regular storytime reading at home, and Im planning a great nap-centric read-aloud to debut this one at my library. Its hilarious and I love the art, especially the giant, sleepy sloths eyes (shown on the cover). Snoring is up there with farts in terms of read-aloud humor, so let your loudest snore rip when youre reading the text will support you! The collage-style artwork will catch readers attention and makes for a great read-aloudlc®
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