Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
Written by Monica Brown
Illustrators
Illustrated by Rafael López
Edition
Written by Monica Brown
Hardcover edition
Publisher HarperCollins Imprint Rayo ISBN9780061227837
Awards and Honors SLJs Top 10 Latino-themed Books of 2013; 2014 Pura Belpré Award, Honor, Illustrator; ALA 2014 Notable Children’s Books, Younger Readers; 2014 Américas Award, Commended TitleTito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
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SKU
9780061227837J
¡Tum Tica! Before he could talk, Ernesto “Tito” Puente made music with pots and pans. He grew up to lead his own big band and win five Grammys. Brief biography of Tito Puente. Music for a simple rumba beat. Full-color acrylic-paint illustrations done on distressed, hand-cut, and sanded wooden boards.
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