Meet Rosa and her familia in this bilingual celebration of her
favorite tree.
"This is the apple tree, el manzano, that grows near the house where
Rosa lives.
This is the sun, el sol, that shines every day on the tree near the
house."
Rosa and her family live in a house in the country where an apple tree
grows. With short stanzas, interspersed with occasional vocabulary in
Spanish, we journey through the year and witness the tree as it changes
and develops fruit. We discover what makes the tree grow strong and how
the flowers are pollinated. Eventually the apples are fully grown and
ready to be picked. On a warm late summer afternoon we join Rosa and her
family for a celebratory picnic where a specially-made apple pie takes
center stage. This charming story delivers some beginning Spanish
vocabulary as well as a lesson in plant life for young readers who will
enjoy spending time with Rosa, her dog, Churro, and her entire family.
Back matter includes a non-fiction spread showing the cycle from flower
to fruit and a simple apple sauce recipe to be made with adult
supervision.