De Colores And Other Latin-American Folk Songs For Children

Instructor, Oct, 2001 by Alice Quiocho

Edited by Jose-Luis Orozco, illustrated by Elisa Kleven. Penguin Putnam, 1999; 48 pages; $6.99 (Gr. K-3).

Jose-Luis Orozco shares his festival of children's songs from Latin America. The songs are fun to sing and can be accompanied by piano, guitar, or even ukulele! Try using Orozco's simple hand motions for a sing-along that is even more active and fun.

Alice Quiocho is an associate professor in the College of Education at California State University San Marcos.