Reviewed by Sujei Lugo
Review Source: Latinx in Kid Lit
Book Author: Monica Brown
Brown was presented with the challenge of summarizing Tito Puente’s life and music career in a picture book, and with the collaboration of Rafael López and his lovely illustrations, she succeeded wonderfully. What makes this picture book stand out is how beautifully words (English and Spanish) and images resonate with Tito’s sounds. The illustrations here are so vivid that you can almost see movements and listen to the sounds that are evoked. Brown and López effectively capture the beat and feeling of Tito Puente’s music throughout every page. Continue reading.
Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey Del Mambo Published by HarperCollins on March 5th 2013
Genres: Bilingual, Music
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Grade K, Grades 1-2
ISBN: 9780061227837
Review Source: Latinx in Kid Lit
Publisher's synopsis: Meet Tito Puente—the King of Mambo.
Tum Tica!
From musical prodigy on the streets of Harlem to five-time Grammy Award winner, Tito's life was full of rhythm. Drums and claves, saxophones and tambourines were all part of the fun.
Tac Tic!
Monica Brown and Rafael López, the award-winning creators of the Pura Belpré Honor Book my name is celia/me llamo celia, team up once again for another spectacular collaboration in this upbeat tribute to a musical legend.
Tum Tic!
Tom Tom!
Conoce a Tito Puente, el Rey del Mambo.
¡Tum Tica!
De prodigio musical en las calles de Harlem a ganador de cinco premios Grammy, la vida de Tito fue muy rítmica. Tambores y claves, saxófonos y panderetas siempre formaron parte de la diversión.
¡Tac Tic!
Monica Brown y Rafael López, los creadores del libro my name is celia/me llamo celia, el cual fue galardonado con el Honor Pura Belpré, se reúnen una vez más para crear otra colaboración espectacular en este alegre homenaje a una leyenda musical.
¡Tum Tic!
¡Tom Tom!
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