¡Felicidades! - by Duncan Tonatiuh (Hardcover)

About the Book

A simple picture book identifies the shapes of items at a child's birthday party.

Book Synopsis

Explore a world of shapes in this vibrant, bilingual picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh

From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes ¡Felicidades!, a celebratory bilingual concept picture book of shapes featuring a birthday party. ¡Felicidades! includes a double gatefold finale reveal, and a brief author's note in English and Spanish that lends additional context.

cuadrado-una mesa/square-a table

circulo-un pastel/circle-a cake

triangulo-gorritos/triangle-party hats

ovalo-globos/oval-balloons

rectángulo-regalos/rectangle-gifts

diamante-un papalote/diamond-a kite

medio circulo-rebanadas de fruta/half-circle-fruit slices

pentágonos y hexágonos-un balón de fútbol/pentagons and hexagons-a soccer ball

estrella-una piñata/star-a piñata

corazón-una paleta/heart-a lollipop

¡Feliz cumpleaños!/Happy birthday!

About the Author

Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is an award-winning author-illustrator whose numerous accolades include the Sibert Medal, the Pura Belpré Award, and an Orbis Pictus Honor. Duncan is both Mexican and American. His artwork is inspired by Mesoamerican art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past but are relevant to today's people, especially children. His books include A Land of Books, Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, and Separate Is Never Equal, among many others. He grew up in and currently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he celebrates Día de Muertos with his wife and children every year.