This book would be great for ELL students or those who are learning Spanish. All the poems are written in English and Spanish and they range from just a few words to several stanzas in length. As more and more students in our classrooms are from diverse backgrounds it's important to realize that not all of them will have English as their primary language. I have not come across many books that are written in two languages and so I was very pleased when I read this. Although I do not know Spanish it was interesting to compare the words and decipher what certain words mean. The author's note at the beginning of the book was interesting because it described the author's background. He lived in both California and Mexico throughout his childhood, which is the reason he wrote the bilingual poems. I also thought it was interesting that even the author's note and dedication (in fact,
all parts of this book) are written in two languages.
The content of the poems is not to be overlooked. They range from topics about education and peace to families and living things. Some are humorous while others take a more serious tone. Overall, I loved this collection of poems and would love to see more books like this!
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