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No es un frijol

by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Laura González
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¡AHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Un frijol saltarín mexicano no es un frijol en absoluto. ¡Es un fascinante hogar y fuente de alimento para un tipo especial de oruga!
NOW IN SPANISH! A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!
Este cuento poético comparte el ciclo de vida de un frijol saltarín mexicano. Este curioso insecto saltarín es en realidad una vaina de semilla de un arbusto llamado yerba de la flecha, en la cual una oruga se adentra, viviendo dentro de la vaina hasta que construye un capullo y emerge como una polilla. Perfecto para preescolares y niños que aún no leen, este creativo libro ilustrado explora la vida diaria del frijol saltarín mexicano y su eventual transformación y escape de la vaina.
This poetic story shares the life cycle of a Mexican jumping bean. This curious jumping insect is actually a seedpod from a shrub called yerba de la flecha, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth. Perfect for preschoolers and prereaders, this creative picture book explores the Mexican jumping bean's daily life and eventual transformation and escape from the pod.

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    April 2, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781632894250
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    • Spanish; Castilian

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    • Booklist

      March 1, 2024
      Grades 1-3 This story follows the metamorphosis of a desert caterpillar within its seedpod home. It eats the inside and drinks the moisture produced by the plant until the hardened pod drops to the ground. The caterpillar is able to move the pod in a way that makes it seem to be jumping, hence its reputation as a jumping bean. The jumping bean travels through the desert, startling the animals it encounters. First, it meets rattlesnakes, making "�clic, clac!" noises like the snakes' tails. Then, it startles some coyotes and ravens with its movements and sounds. Lastly, a group of children gather several of the beans, delighted by their unusual behavior. Eventually, the caterpillar begins to change within its pod and emerges as a full-grown moth. This Spanish translation of Not a Bean (2019) is at a higher level than many picture books, making it a great choice for primary-grade readers. The text is well supported by Gonz�lez's illustrations, which detail the process of the caterpillar's transformation well, and an informative author's note.

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    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2024

      PreS-Gr 1-Part story, part poem, part non-fiction book, this Spanish translation of Not a Bean is a winning combo. Told with lyricism, Mart�nez's text explains the life cycle of the Cydia saltitans, a moth that lays its eggs inside of a seed pod. Once it's dry, the seeds fall on the ground with a growing larva inside. As the little critter shifts inside the pod, it moves, so it's best known as a "Mexican jumping bean," though it's clear from the title that the pod is not, in fact, a bean. With a desert setting rendered at various times of day, in blues and tans, and with an increasing number of local fauna, this beautifully illustrated book is a crowd pleaser. It's a great choice for those learning the language or who are already fluent. An author's note offers more facts about this fascinating bug. VERDICT A gorgeous nonfiction title recommended for all Spanish-language picture book collections.-Carol Youssif

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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