About the Book Emphasizing the rich diversity of Americas neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a childs day by a Caldecott Honor artist provides a great introduction to the joy of language. Full color. Book Synopsis Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy Woof! wherever he goes. Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadoras eyecatching collages are full of kid-friendly details like colorful storefronts, pigeons and an ice cream truck, making Carmelitas neighborhood fun to explore. Emphasizing the rich diversity of Americas neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a childs day provides a great introduction to the joy of language. Review Quotes * Readers will fall for the sociable Carmelita as they proudly learn a range of salutations, and the artists rich environment, packed with hidden details and charming animals, will delight readers with each return visit. Simply enchanting.-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review About the Author Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchines School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family. Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night , My Ballet Class , Swan Lake , The Little Match Girl , and Bens Trumpet , which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved. Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchines School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family. Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night , My Ballet Class , Swan Lake , The Little Match Girl , and Bens Trumpet , which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.