Description:
Hop on board the colorful chicken bus! A charming and adventurous story of a retired school bus who finds a new home -- and renewed purpose -- as a chicken bus.
Bus loves his job as a school bus. He enjoys taking children to and from school, but his tires are bald, his axles creak, and his engine sputters. Eventually, Bus is retired and parked away. Bus longs to be drives again, missing the rides to and from school every day. Then one day, Bus turns back on and drive past the school and familiar roads into an entirely new place. After some new tires, a powerful engine, and a colorful, fresh paint job, Bus becomes Rayo, the chicken bus! As a chicken bus, Rayo takes a new community of people (and chickens) where they need to go, finding a renewed purpose and home along his new route in the beautiful streets of Guatemala.
¡Vroom, Vroom, Vámonos! follows the journey of many retired U.S. school buses that are sold and taken to Central America to become chicken buses. Brightly painted and named, these chicken buses are used as a main source of public transportation. Celebrating this beautiful tradition of upcycling, talented author Nydia Armendia-Sánchez shares a fun adventure that sprinkles in easy-to-remember Spanish vocabulary. Paired with Teresa Martinez's bright and colorful illustrations, this picture book captures the rich culture and beautiful landscape of Guatemala.
Review Quotes:
Praise for Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez:
* "Though thin on specific biographical details, by calling attention to the bright, tropical hues of Kahlo and her work, this dazzling whirl of color can't help but kindle an urge to find out more... a soaring, enticing tribute to a strong and distinctive artist." -- School Library Journal, starred review
* "Flowers serve as an entry point to the life and paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in this enchanting picture-book biography... An inspiring introduction to Kahlo." -- Booklist, starred review
"The renowned Mexican artist's life is retold from nascent bud to full bloom... delicate, opulent text... A rosy view of an iconic artist." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[T]he text itself is lively and engaging, with repetition, alliteration, and vivid language that immerses listeners in the world as Kahlo saw it -- vibrant, bright, and full of life. The digital illustrations emulate Kahlo's works, with riots of color, sharp angles, and a purposeful stylistic flatness..." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for Not Far from Here by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez:
"In this sweet family history, the children discover that the roots of their future are deeply intertwined with the stories of those who came before them. Melodic text incorporates Spanish phrases throughout... A touching reminder that the stories of our ancestors light the way for generations to come."-- Kirkus Reviews