Overview

A companion to the popular Manana, Iguana that teches how to count in spanish. When Iguana stubs her toe, Doctor Culebra comes to the rescue. But his suggestions sound a little loco to everyne else. How will tying un rolling pin and dos kettles to Iguana's tail make her better? And more importantly, will Iguana feel well enough to make her cactus butter dulces? The extremely popular ""Manana, Iguana"" has sold and reprinted quickly, and Ann Whitford Paul and Ethan Long's previous titles have received much praise.

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This slapstick tale seamlessly incorporates Spanish counting words as well as animal names. The well-paced story exudes a charming silliness and invites participation.

This slapstick tale seamlessly incorporates Spanish counting words as well as animal names.

"""The well-paced story exudes a charming silliness and invites participation."" ""This slapstick tale seamlessly incorporates Spanish counting words as well as animal names."""

Author Information

Ann Whitford Paul was a social worker before becoming a writer. Kirkus Reviews called her text for Manana Iguana ""clever"" and said it is ""an excellent chance for young readers ... to learn some Spanish vocabulary."" Ann Whitford Paul writes poetry, picture books, and easy readers for children. Some of the picture books she wrote are ""The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork,"" ""All by Herself,"" and ""Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet."" She lives in southern California. Ethan Long has illustrated many picture books and novels for Holiday House. He is also the creator of Farm Force, an animated comedy series which was the Viewer's Choice Award winner of the 2005 Nextoons: The Nicktoons Film Festival. He is a graduate of Ringling School of Art and Design, and his work has been exhibited in the Society of Illustrators New York and Los Angeles shows. Visit him on the web at www.ethanlong.com.

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