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“Culture and tradition take center stage as Adela struggles to find her niche, always surrounded and supported by the warm circle of her family. Vega’s punchy voice and Medina’s lively digital illustrations combine for an affirming reminder that age and size needn’t be a barrier to following a passion. Backmatter includes an author’s note on Vega’s family history of mariachi music and a shortlist of web resources for the intrigued reader.”

– Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

Los Mariachis de Adela (Adela’s Mariachi Band)

Written by Denise Vega and Carlos E. Calvo
Illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina
Published by Charlesbridge

Adela ama todo sobre la banda mariachi de su familia, ¡excepto que ella no forma parte de la banda!

Adela no desea nada más que ser parte de la banda mariachi de su familia, pero cuando intenta tocar los diferentes instrumentos, todo sale mal. La trompeta hace un ruido extraño, la vihuela emite un ruido agudo y desagradable, y cuando intenta bailar, Adela se cae al suelo. Observando a su familia, Adela sabe que la práctica hace al maestro, ¿pero podrá encontrar una manera de ser parte de la banda en el entretanto?

Contado en una estructura repetitiva y divertida, ¡este libro ilustrado rítmico incorpora divertidos sonidos de instrumentos y vocabulario en español!

Look for the English version, Adela’s Mariachi Band.

Primary ISBN: 9781623544454
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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