La piñata que la ­campesina colgó

PreS-Gr 2–In this translation of The ­Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung, a farm ­maiden, a young boy, and some helpful animals prepare a piñata for a young girl’s special day in this Spanish-language picture book featuring the cumulative structure found in tales like “The House That Jack Built.” After seeing the finished piñata, readers are introduced to a young boy who molded clay, a horse who brought water, a goose who mixed a paste, a cat who tore pieces of paper, and more characters who contribute to the creation of this special gift. When they fall asleep, they wake to put the final touches on the piñata just in time. The Spanish text is fun to read, especially aloud, as each page is filled with rhythm and silliness. Appealing colored pencil and digital illustrations pull readers into this bright world, sharing the work each character contributes and building anticipation of a special event. Text for the traditional ­piñata song is included along with ­instructions on creating your own piñata and a glossary of terms.