Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
Illustrator
Tito Puente, Mambo King / Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo is a strong choice for readers looking for Latinx picture books shaped by music, biography. Monica Brown uses picture-book storytelling to introduce this lively bilingual biography introduces Tito Puente through rhythm, performance, and the joy of making people dance. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about music, biography. For more like this, browse spanish read-alouds, with the The Pinata That the Farm Maiden Hung read-aloud as a useful companion.
4
8
Gender
Publisher
ISBN
9780061227837.00
Reader fit
Best for this book
Age fit
Ages 4-8
Use for
Music
Representation
BIPOC, Hispanic Heritage Month, Culture and Race
Language
Spanish
Shelf note
Award Winning, Staff Picks
A practical pick when you need a picture book about music with enough story value for repeat reading.