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Dancing Fruit, Singing Rivers, Balia la Fruta, Cantan los Ríos is an excellent tool for learning to read as it provides rhythm, repetition, and oral practice that students need. In an era of Climate Change, themes about healthful eating and taking care of our Mother Earth enhance the reading experience for students, teachers, and parents. This is José's second book of poetry, after his Award Winning Estrellitas y Nopales, Little Stars and Cactus. José Chavez was a bilingual teacher for 35 years and retired to make writing bilingual poetry for children his mission.

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Chavez ha encontrado un modo para atraer los ninos y hacerlos experimentar la belleza poetica y la simplicidad de sus alrededores--desde fruta y animales pequenos hasta la colaboracion de familia, amistad y mas. !Pero. . . quietos, no les digan, esta promoviendo comida saludable, y modos para proteger nuestra tierra! Un libro de poesia relevante para las clases de hoy. Chavez has found a way to entice young children to enjoy the poetic beauty and simplicity of their surroundings--from fruit and small animals to family collaboration, friendship, and more. But... Shhh, don't tell them, he's promoting healthy food and ways to protect the earth! A timely poetry book for today's classrooms. Maria de la Luz Reyes, Ph.D. Award Winning Author, How Will I Talk to Abuela? Los poemas en Baila La Fruta-Cantan Los Rios fluyen con palabras colorantes y descripciones desde la comida hasta la naturaleza. Las tradiciones familiares que incluyen la comida crean una escena viva de la unidad familiar. Estos poemas son relevantes y daran tanto a ninos como adultos la oportunidad de compartir cuentos de familia, especialmente los que se relacionan con la comida. Recomiendo fuertemente este libro, escrito por Jose Chavez. The poems in Baila La Fruta, Cantan Los Rios flow with colorful words and descriptions ranging from food to nature. The family traditions that include food paint a vivid picture of family togetherness. The poems are relevant and give children and adults alike the opportunity to share family stories, especially as they relate to food. I highly recommend this book, authored by Jose Chavez. Tracie Randolph, Riverside County Library Manager Este libro es una riqueza de cultura. Le transporta a otro pais con las palabras magicas de Jose Chavez, donde uno desea sonar mas acerca de nuestra Madre Tierra y como cuidarla. Un libro digno de estar en manos de cada nino o adulto. This book is a wealth of culture. It transports you to another land with the magical words of Jose Chavez, where you desire to dream more about our Mother Earth and how to care for her. A book worthy of being in the hands of every child or adult. Andrea Chavez, Parent Engagement Specialist

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Author José Chavez was born in New Mexico and raised in Venice, CA. He has a Master's degree in ESL, and his poetry has appeared in the Multilingual Educator Journal. He's inspired by childhood experiences and the work of many outstanding poets. José resides in Moreno Valley, CA, with his wife and tabby cat. This book is his second collection of bilingual poems for children. José enjoys opportunities to present his books to audiences at schools, libraries, conferences, and other community events. El autor José Chavez nació en Nuevo México y se crió en Venice, CA. Tiene su Maestría en ESL, y su poesía ha sido publicado en la Revista de Multilingual Educator. Se inspira por medio de experiencias de su niñez y de la obra de poetas sobresalientes. José vive en Moreno Valley, CA, con su esposa y una gata moteada. Este libro es su segunda colección de poemas bilingües para niños. Aydee López Martínez is a California artist, born in Teocaltiche, Jalisco, Mexico. Her colorful works have been shown throughout the U.S., parts of Mexico, and include two book covers. This is her second children's book illustration, in collaboration with poet and writer, José Chavez. She is very proud, excited, and dedicates it with love to her children, Micaela and Ryan. Aydee López Martínez es artista de California, nacida en Teocaltiche, Jalisco, México. Su arte brillante ha sido expuesto por los Estados Unidos, partes de México, e incluye dos portadas de libro. Este es su segunda ilustración de libro para niños, en colaboración con el poeta y escritor, José Chavez. Es muy orgullosa, animada, y lo dedica con amor a sus hijos, Micaela y Ryan.

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