{"product_id":"a-paintbrush-for-paco-9781499805444","title":"A Paintbrush for Paco","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet a little boy named Paco who loves to draw but can't seem to concentrate during school in this picture book that's sprinkled with Spanish words!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaco gazed out at the late-morning sun.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe wondered why recess had not yet begun.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe wanted to go to el campo and play, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eand act like a matador shouting\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\" Olé!\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaco loves daydreaming and drawing, but he struggles to concentrate during class. When his \u003ci\u003eprofesor\u003c\/i\u003e takes him to the art room, Paco is amazed by the colorful paints: pink, \u003ci\u003erosado;\u003c\/i\u003e purple, \u003ci\u003emorado;\u003c\/i\u003e fiery orange, \u003ci\u003eanaranjado\u003c\/i\u003e; and more! Could art be just what Paco needs? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with an author's note and glossary of Spanish words, this story is a great introduction to Spanish with a strong message about the power of art!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracey Kyle\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in New Jersey and spent much of her childhood reading and writing poems. After seeing the boy band Menudo perform on a Latino TV station in middle school, she decided to learn Spanish. She studied in Madrid, a lively city which inspired her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eGazpacho for Nacho\u003c\/i\u003e. She spends most of her time as Señora Kyle, teaching Spanish to a fun group of eighth-graders. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband and two cats, and when she's not writing lesson plans or working on a new story, she loves to read, cook, and practice yoga. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Heinsz \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book illustrator. He has a love for bright and whimsical imagery with a flair for the fantastical and an air of nostalgia. When not drawing and painting, Joshua can be found working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. He currently lives in Chicago.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Bee Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466921021714,"sku":"9781499805444","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_75f01a41-6df3-48a0-8f7b-6bcaf0b19df0.jpg?v=1730127998","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-paintbrush-for-paco-9781499805444","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}