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Niño Wrestles the World

Name: Niño Wrestles the World
ISBN: 9781250062703

Paperback – Picture Book, August 25, 2015

Yuyi Morales

Square Fish · Paperback · August 25, 2015

Reading lane: Wrestling Stories

Señoras y señores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind . . .

US: Hispanic & Latino Stories Stories Set in Mexico Wrestling Stories children

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Playful Showdown

Imaginative wrestling, lively sound effects, and Spanish vocabulary give this picture book its spirited bounce.

Come here for

A young champion taking on imaginary monsters and sibling rivals
A playful blend of make-believe, family life, and Spanish vocabulary

Expect

Joyful picture-book storytelling centered on imagination and play
Lucha libre flair with colorful, energetic action

Book Details

Authors: Yuyi Morales
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: August 25, 2015
Format: Paperback
Theme: Wrestling Stories · US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
Reading lane: Wrestling Stories

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Publisher Categories

US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
Sibling Stories
Wrestling Stories

About This Book

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Señoras y señores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind . . . Niño! Fwap! Slish! Bloop! Krunch! He takes down his competition in a single move! No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Niño—popsicle eater, toy lover, somersault expert, and world champion lucha libre competitor! Niño Wrestles the World is in English with Spanish vocabulary, and is a fun, colorful story about a boy wrestling with imaginary monsters (including an Olmec Head and La Llorona) and adversaries like his younger sisters. This is a joyful picture book from Yuyi Morales about imagination, play, and siblings. A Neal Porter Book Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year ALSC Notable Children's Book A Mamiverse.com Top 50 Latino Children's Books You Should Know