'Twas Nochebuena [Hardcover]

’TwasNochebuenaand all through ourcasa, 

every creature was kneading tamalemasa...

It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to aNochebuenacelebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tastytamalesand hang colorfuladornos(decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festivecanciones(songs) while sippingchampurrado(hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidadand to all a good night!”

Savor the magic ofNochebuenawith a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again. 

PRAISE FOR'TWAS NOCHEBUENA:

“A linguistic and visual treat. The lyrical blend of English and Spanish and vibrant action-packed illustrations make this ideal for read-alouds.” —Booklist

Thong’s humorous verse follows Clement Moore’s strong rhythm without faltering—despite the metrical challenges of working in two languages at once. Palacios’s warm, earth-toned illustrations of a happy multigenerational family invite readers into the festivities, whether these tradiciones are familiar or new to them.  —Horn Book

“This pleasant family story conveys strong family bonds and traditions while offering non-Spanish speakers a way to learn some basic vocabulary.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This lively picture book offers a wonderful way to celebrate and learn about Latino Christmas traditions.” —School Library Journal

Roseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of many multicultural-themed children’s books. She was born in Southern California but has lived in Guatemala, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While in Guatemala and Mexico, she studied Spanish and ate manyl£