The Moon is La Luna: Silly Rhymes in English & Spanish    by Jay M. Harris & Matthew Cordell Order:  USA  Can Houghton Mifflin, 2007 (2007) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch The title says it all: this book is a composite of silly rhymes on unrelated topics, incorporating both Spanish and English into each little poem. The Spanish translation can be gleaned from the context of the sentence. Some examples: 'When you take a nap, it's una siesta. When you throw a party, it's una fiesta. It would be best To get a short rest, So before la fiesta, siesta! Soy beans, soy beans, Eat them with beef or ham. But soy, in Spanish, isn't beans. Instead it means "I am."' The simple illustrations will provide a visual aid for children to pick up a few basic Spanish words, and a glossary of over fifty translations is provided at the end. Another good children's picture book that combines Spanish and English words is Bebe Goes Shopping by Susan Middleton Elya. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews