From making tamales to breaking piñatas, this beautiful bilingual adaptation of “The Night Before Christmas” centers around a Latino family’s Christmas Eve traditions. The light-hearted rhyming text accompanies equally playful illustrations.
On sale: October 16, 2014
Age: 3-5 years
Grade: Up to Kindergarten
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9780670016341
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 many tamales. Roseanne now lives in Orange County where she teaches English composition.
Sara Palacios illustrated the Pura Belpré honor book
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match. She divides her time between San Francisco and Mexico City.
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
