Desert Hawk Books

 

Carlos and the Carnival
Carlos y la feria

by Jan Romero Stevens
illustrations by Jeanne Arnold

 

Hardcover

8.5" x 11"
32 Pages
English/Spanish text
Ages 5-8
Fully illustrated in color

Quantity:  $15.95 & S/H  

 

Along with Carlos, children will learn the meaning of "El tonto y su dinero se separan pronto—a fool and his money are soon parted".

Carlos and Gloria are going to the summer fiesta for the carnival rides, game booths, and country fair—with the money Carlos has to spend. Carlos enters Gordito, the rabbit he raised from a baby, in the farm animal contest, and then sets out to have fun. After he misses hitting the strength testing target and becomes ill riding La Tormenta, Carlos is determined to have something go right. Certain that he can win one of the big prizes at the dart booth, Carlos keeps trying his luck until all of his money is gone. The cheap plastic spider he receives for his trouble only makes him feel worse.

Just as he and Gloria are about to go home, Carlos remembers Gordito. To his delight, Carlos finds a "Best of Show" ribbon hanging from his rabbit's cage and receives five dollars for winning first prize. Carlos is tempted to try his luck at the game booths again, but having learned his lesson, he leaves the fair knowing only too well how easily "a fool and his money are soon parted."

The fourth title in the popular bilingual series, Carlos and the Carnival will be enjoyed by readers whether they are new to the series or long time fans of this lovable hero's exploits.

Jan Romero Stevens and is also the author of Twelve Lizards Leaping: A New Twelve Days of Christmas, Carlos and the Squash Plant, Carlos and the Skunk, Carlos and the Cornfield, and Carlos Digs to China.

Jeanne Arnold lives in Salt Lake City, UT and is also the illustrator of Carlos and the Squash Plant, Carlos and the Skunk, Carlos and the Cornfield, and Carlos Digs to China.