{"product_id":"pepe-and-the-pizata-a-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-9781499817997","title":"Pepe and the Piñata: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePepe is excited to celebrate Christmas with his friends and family. In the town square, families are encouraged to decorate and share foods, traditions, and gifts for the holidays. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a very special piñata to crack open, Pepe couldn't be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. A day filled with joy and pride, this book joins \u003ci\u003ePepe and the Parade\u003c\/i\u003e as a jubilant celebration of culture and identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated by Pura Belpré Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author's note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracey Kyle (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTracey Kyle\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book author and an eighth-grade Spanish teacher. She studied in Madrid, which inspired her to write her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eGazpacho for Nacho\u003c\/i\u003e. Tracey is also the author of the stunning picture books, \u003ci\u003ePepe and the Parade\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePepe and the Piñata\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Paintbrush for Paco. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen she's not writing lesson plans or working on a new story, she loves to read, cook, and practice yoga. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two cats. Learn more about Tracey at traceykyle.co \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirelle Ortega (Illustrator) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMirelle Ortega\u003c\/b\u003e is a Mexican illustrator and writer for kidlit and Animation based in Los Angeles, CA. She's created covers for award winning middle grade series such as \u003ci\u003eFrom The Desk of Zoe Washington, Cece Rios\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLove Sugar Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, artwork for acclaimed chapter books series such as \u003ci\u003eThe Mythics, Vote For Effie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMermaids Rock\u003c\/i\u003e, and vibrant illustrations for picture books like \u003ci\u003eSmall Room, Big Dreams, Pepe and the Parade, \u003c\/i\u003e and her author\/illustrator debut \u003ci\u003eMagic: Once Upon a Faraway Land\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Bee Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676306080018,"sku":"9781499817997","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d0b33eba-2f61-4d71-bb5e-49d493af55e7.jpg?v=1761054051","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pepe-and-the-pizata-a-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-9781499817997","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}