Beloved characters from the best-known fairy tales introduce Spanish vocabulary in this whimsical story

When Miguel and María set out to visit their aunt (their tía), they encounter a host of characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales-Cinderella, the seven dwarfs, even Humpty Dumpty! At last they reach their aunt's house, where their loving tía and a great quesadilla lunch await them. Sprinkled with simple Spanish vocabulary, this is a fun and accessible way for children to become familiar with a new language. Also includes a glossary and pronunciation guide.
Recognition
Fairy Trails is a "Selector's Choice" NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.
Reviews
"This engaging story is told in English with numerous Spanish words sprinkled throughout. . . . Children will enjoy identifying the familiar personages and trying to guess who will appear next. Done in pastels, the warm and colorful illustrations have an appealing folk-art quality. The picture of the candy house, with its bubble-gum pink walls and ice-cream-cone textured roof, is luscious enough to make readers' mouths water. A glossary of the Spanish words is included, but the rhyming text provides ample context clues so that the story is accessible to non-Spanish speakers. Overall, Fairy Trails would be a great storytime choice for both bilingual and English-only audiences." -School Library Journal
"Elya's rhymes flow nicely, and McDonald's illustrations employ rounded heads and facial features in luminous colors to convey a dream sense of well-being even when danger purportedly threatens. Young readers and listeners will enjoy identifying the original stories as Miguel and Maria make their journey." --Kirkus Reviews
"[A] fun listening experience for small children."-Booklist
"This bilingual journey into the compelling world of fairy tales is notable for actually using the vocabularies of English and Spanish in a way that both contribute to the story, with rhyme schemes that depend on combined usage. . . A gentle concept, illustrated