Barefoot Singalongs (Spanish)

Joining Barefoot's singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation. Types of dance featured: Tango Salsa Reggaeton Samba Cumbia Mambo Hip-hop Rumba Merengue Conga This upbeat singalong depicts residents of a Bronx high-rise building dancing to 10 types of Latin, Afro-Latin and African American music. Jackie Azúa Kramer earned her MA in Counseling in Education. Jackie's books have been translated into fifteen languages. Her books have received starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books and Canadian Children's Book Centre. Winner of Japan's Kembuchi Bronze Picture Book Award. Twice the recipient of Bank Street College Best Children's Book; Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best Books"; Canadian Children's Book Centre "Best Books". A Junior Library Guild Selection and Parent's Magazine Book Pick. Jackie strives to write books that meet children where they are and reflect what children see in the mirror and out of their windows. Jana Glatt's fascination with creating character, costumers and scenarios began in her childhood theater classes. Today, she feels like a director of a great scene when she is creating her illustrations. Jana has illustrated more than twenty books and has been seen all over the world. She lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On summer days to cool the heat, Something happens to my feet. Cha-cha-cha – I feel the groove. Snap and tap! I got the move. This toe-tapping singalong features online access to audio and video animation of the story.

Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favorite song - now in Spanish!

Batters up! A reimagining of the classic baseball anthem in SPANISH! You've heard that we root, root, root for the home team and enjoy some peanuts and cracker jacks, but do you know the diverse history and culture behind America's favorite pastime turned global phenomenon? In this twist on the classic song, enjoy the familiar tune while learning about iconic baseball events, players, and parks that shaped the sport as we know it today. Spanish edition. • Celebrate America's 250th birthday by learning about it's favorite pastime • End notes include more baseball facts about the game, players and parks • Includes QR code access to audio and video animation A reimagining of the classic baseball anthem, this Barefoot singalong showcases the diverse history and culture of America's pastime. Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban American journalist and writer from Queens, New York. In addition to writing books for children, she has contributed to a myriad of newspapers, magazines, and websites. True to her Cuban roots, Nathalie is a huge baseball fan and has worked for Major League Baseball as a translator, producer, and reporter since 2006. Naida Mazzenga is an Italian illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. In recent years, she has been selected twice as a finalist for the CCBF "Golden Pinwheel" award (2020/2021) and once for the BCBF Illustrators' Exhibition (2020). The BCBF finalist drawings were used last year as the graphic image of the "Illustrator Exhibition" in Taiwan. She draws digitally but her work is heavily influenced by her passion and practice of Risograph printing. She has published several illustrated books, including Our World: Italy by Barefoot Books. Singer/songwriter Francesca Fuentes began singing and writing songs at age 12 after receiving her first guitar from her uncle and taking lessons shortly after. In 2019, she was awarded Best Film for her music video "Rock W Me," at Lovesick Film Festival and is currently working on her debut album. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, with her family, her dogs Hope and Luna, and many other pets. "Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd." This classic singalong features online access to audio and video animation of the story.

Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure, now in Spanish! A busy farmer picks up fifteen animals along his route, but when his trailer hits a stone, chaos ensues. This singalong combines simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Includes educational endnotes on the different machines farmers use and the crops they grow! A QR code on the book provides access to video animation. Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! Jan Dobbins is a well-known music educator and composer who mentors music teachers from all over the world. She enjoys writing songs for children, teaching violin, singing and cooking. Jan lives in Somerset, UK with her husband Simeon. David Sim studied at the Royal College of Art and has worked as an illustrator for many years creating many children's books. David and his wife also run a gallery in Crail, a beautiful fishing village in Fife, Scotland. SteveSongs blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create an interactive, educational and musical journey for his listeners. His music has won numerous awards, including a Parents' Choice Gold Award, a CMW Best Audio Award, a NAPPA Honor and an iParenting Media Award. He currently lives in Connecticut, USA.

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song! Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this Spanish edition of the classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world sharing stories, and Childe is one of her most beloved places to visit. Margaret has written over thirty books. When not out exploring the world, Margaret settles into the deliciously rainy weather on Guemes Island (Washington State, USA) and writes more books. Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.

A STEM singalong that young makers will love, now in Spanish! Join a diverse group of budding minds and their friend Robot as they work together to build a treehouse! Designed to ignite interest in STEM - the integration of science, technology, engineering and math - this fact-packed singalong introduces kids to simple machines, social-emotional concepts like empathy and teamwork, and the basics of robotics and programming with 6 pages of educational notes. For even more fun, sing and dance along with the animated singalong video using the included QR code! Norma Jean Wright's powerful vocals make this revamp of "London Bridge is Falling Down" a dynamic delight. Join a diverse group of budding minds and their friend Robot as they work together to build a treehouse! "STEM content on simple machines and robotics meets play and compassion. . . a friend to STEM elementary educators" - Kirkus Reviews Sunny Scribens was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, and holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas. She has written numerous titles for Barefoot Books, including several under the name Kate DePalma. Hui Skipp was born and raised in Taiwan, and has training in everything from sculpture to fine art to TV set design. When she's not creating art, she can usually be found curled up with her little black cat. Norma Jean Wright is a singer, producer and songwriter best known as the former lead singer of hit disco group Chic. After singing lead vocals on their debut album, Norma Jean went on to have a successful solo career with hits like "Saturday." She sang backup vocals on Sister Sledge's iconic album We Are Family and can also be heard on albums by Madonna, Aretha Franklin and more.