We are so excited to bring back SpanglishBabyFinds, and even more so that it’s all merged into one rocking site! We definitely missed telling you about our Finds and hosting fun giveaways.
To kick off a new SpanglishBaby season we found a book that’s the perfect companion for any parent raising a proud bicultural Latino or for parents that want their children to have a well-rounded knowledge of Latinos in America: A Kid’s Guide to Latino History–More than 50 Activities, by Valerie Petrillo.
I found this book at a local neighborhood bookstore and was immediately drawn to it by the illustrations on it’s cover. I contacted the publisher hoping they’d send us a copy to review and some to give to you. I did get my copy in the mail and I’ve been enthralled by what this book offers–a simple and entertaining, yet complete history of the many Latin nationalities that make up the thread of the United States and how we all came to be in this country. It’s nicely organized chronologically, starting with the pre-Colombian cultures to present day issues, and by national heritage-Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Central America, Perú, Colombia and Ecuador.
What makes it entertaining and perfect for the family with elementary and middle-school age children are the hands-on activities, games and crafts-more than 50-that follow each short chapter and that enhance on the information that was just written about. You and your kids can learn to make champurrado, create corn husk flowers, make a Puerto Rican güiro, or even learn how to start a conga line.
This is a beautiful book to have handy to explore with your child the diversity of the Latino culture in North America and to be inspired by the people and events that have significantly contributed to shape this country’s history. I must admit, I learned a lot more than I thought I would!
THE GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner: #7–Dariela!!
Here’s your chance to grab one of two copies of the Kid’s Guide to Latino History that we have for you. Just leave us a comment telling us why you want this book for your child or for a child in your life.
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This giveaway ends Friday, March 12 at midnight EST and you must have a valid US address to enter.
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I would love to have this to share with my pre-schooler. I am trying to add a bit of teaching time about our heritage each week. Thanks!
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I would love to do activities studying Latin Americna history!! I have been wanting to start studying a county each month.
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Oh! It would be another great addition to my kids’ library!! And it would be great for us to learn more about other latino cultures!
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I want my daughters to have accurate accounts of their heritage.
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I would love to teach my daughters about other Latin American cultures, because even though we share so much, we are different!
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I would like this for my daughter to teach her about her background.
I would love to get a copy of “A kids Guide to Latino History”. I struggle to teach my child about our history and our language since I am the only one in her life that speaks Spanish. None of my family is around and the family I have made for my self is made up of all English speakers. I try hard to keep present in my kid’s life our culture, traditions, language so anything that can help with teaching her I will accept.
This would be a great book to share with my parents and brother to assist us all as we share time with my niece’s children. They presently live in a bicultural home. What better way to keep their heritage important in their lives than to have their grandpa and great grandparents informed.
My friends little girl is hispanic so this would be great for her.
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I subscribed today via My Yahoo! (RSS), so please enter me in the drawing for A Kid’s Guide to Latino History. I am a teacher, and my wife is a bilingual children’s book author & illustrator. — H
Mysteriously I have been trying to teach my children to speak Spanish, but they have been slow in coming around…. until now that their older brothers are speaking Spanish and, even more strangely, are becoming more and more aware of their culture and are asking so many questions about our history and culture, especially since recently my college-age son was confused as to what to put on his school application under ethnicity, as there were only three choices, white, black or Asian. He thought about it, as he fit none of these — we are brown — and he was told that he was white Imagine his surprise! So now my children want to know how it is that we are “white”. I guess I have a lot of explaining to do, and I could use a great resource like this book! Thank you and keep up the great, fun work you are doing!
Congratulations on a terrific website & blog! Please enter me in the drawing for A Kid’s Guide to Latino History. I am a bilingual children’s book author & illustrator, and my husband is a teacher. A book I have illustrated is being published in Dec. 2010 by Arte Publico/Pinata Books. — L
Living in New Mexico, this looks like a great resource for our family.
I would like this for my little cousin. It’d be cute if he could learn about diff cultures
This is my first try at a giveaway though Ive been following va facebook and email for about 6 months thanks to my sister who knows I lve learning about other cultures and languages. I hope to instill in my kids a love for all people and an understandthoughtough communication/language.
For my niece Hannah, who loves reading about history!
Im taking spanish classes and I got really into the history, I’d love to share this with my godchild.
My little browould SO love to learn!!:)THanks!
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I would like to win this so my kids (4 & 6) can get more information on the history of Latinos in America. They are getting better at Spanish daily and really enjoy the culture.
I would like to win because we home school our kids and are always looking for activities that they would enjoy.
I would love to win this for my kids, I am teaching them both english and spanish thanks for the chance
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I want this book for my granddaughter. I want her to learn about other cultures.
I want this for my nephew to learn what is often left out of “mainstream” history books.
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I would love this book for my boys (6 and 3). My husband is Mexican and I am Dominican and always looking for ways to connect my kids with our cultures since I have not been able to take them to either country yet.
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I think this would be a great additon to my nephew’s library as his Great Grandparents came from Mexico.