VAMOS! LET'S GO TO THE MARKET

Lively music and narrator Gary Tiedemann's playful opening make for a warm greeting at the start of this charming children's audiobook. Little Lobo, a wolf, and his pet dog, Bernabé, wake up and set out for a busy day at the mercado. Listeners will delight at the layered sound effects that create a bustling scene with squeaky cart wheels, busy chatter, and chirping birds--all of which pull listeners into the story. Little Lobo rolls along with his cart, delivering supplies throughout the mercado and stopping for a visit at each booth. Tiedemann's well-paced narration shifts smoothly between the English and the Spanish of the characters. Curious listeners will want to seek out the picture book, a Pura Belpré Award winner packed with rich illustrations. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2020]