Maya Papaya and Her Amigos Play Dress-Up, Hardcover

Contributor(s):

• Author: Susan Middleton Elya
• Illustrator: Maria Mola

In this rhyming celebration of playtime, bilingual Maya Papaya welcomes all four seasons with a flair for dress-up and an inclusion of Spanish words in an English narrative. Strong writing, a spunky protagonist, and themes of playtime and the changing seasons lead to a celebration as Maya Papaya plays dress-up and speaks to her toys in English and Spanish, going on adventures and making the most of their time together. Expert author Susan Middleton Elya is a former Spanish teacher and known for her prolific, award-winning bilingual books for children.
 
Review citations

• Kirkus Reviews - 08/15/2018
• Booklist - pg. 82 - 10/01/2018