My Colors, My World / Mis colores, mi mundo. Maya Christina Gonzalez. Illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez. San Fransisco: Children’s Book Press, 2007. 30 pages. $16.95 (Hardcover). ISBN 978-0-89239-221-6. Grades PreK-3. Bilingual.
My Colors, My World follows a young girl through her daily encounters with colors. Written in both English and Spanish, the story takes readers through the color spectrum from hot pink, “the color of the desert sunset,” to the dark blue of the night sky. Pura Belpré Honoree Maya Christina Gonzalez offers a relatable concept book that captures the observation and creativity of children. The writing flows smoothly and would lend itself to a read aloud lesson. The bright, shaded illustrations are also idea for display as they perfectly reflect the hues described in the text and offer scenes straight from the imagination. Readers will enjoy learning their colors in both languages and seeing them in new and unusual places in this story. Highly Recommended.
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