The Afternoon Snack / La Merienda

English/Spanish Children's Book

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Written by:  María Luisa Retana Illustrated by: Timothy Adam Valenzuela  11" X 8 1/2", 32 pgs Hard cover, full color with computer enhanced  hand drawn illustrations Ages: 6-9  ISBN 0-9652920-6-1   Price $9.95     Note: When ordering multiple titles, close the cart window before ordering next product to property calculate your order. Order by Mail

Have you ever visited the Island of Cuba? This story tells of an afternoon in the Colonial town of Sancti Spiritus. Here children enjoy friendship, laughter, and the sharing of their snacks.

The illustrations in the story are created using computer enhanced hand drawn pictures. Readers will experience amazing eye popping illustrations that beautifully capture the life of children in Cuba.

Publication of The Afternoon Snack / La Merienda is sponsored by the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE)  See Resources

Author, María Luísa Retana, supports Reach Out and Read, a program for Doctors that promotes early literacy, through donations of this title. See Supported Organizations