Super Abuelo, Super Grandpa, Del Sol Books

Author : David M. Schwartz, Illustrator : Bert Dodson, Translator : Martín Luis Guzmán, Narrator : David M. Schwartz
Preschool - 4th Grade

Super Abuelo
Super Grandpa

Super Abuelo, Softcover, Spanish, Book, David M. Schwartz, Bert Dodson, Martín Luis Guzmán, David M. Schwartz , Preschool - 4th Grade, 9781889910383, $6.95
Super Abuelo, Hardcover, Spanish, Book and CD, David M. Schwartz, Bert Dodson, Martín Luis Guzmán, David M. Schwartz , Preschool - 4th Grade, 9781889910376, # 10313h, $18.95
Super Grandpa, Hardcover, English, Book and CD, David M. Schwartz, Bert Dodson, David M. Schwartz , Preschool - 4th Grade, 9781889910338, $18.95

This Spanish hardcover edition with audio CD features a spirited narration of voice-over artist extraordinaire Arturo Castilla, with Swedish fiddling and sound effects that will enthrall Spanish speakers ages 4 and up. Designed to give Spanish speakers a taste of Scandinavia, Superabuelo relates the true story of a 66-year old cyclist who, in 1951, competed in the Tour of Sweden, pedaled 1,600 miles and, to the delight of his countrymen, finished first. This classic story has inspired generations to stay physically fit and pursue their dreams.

Junior Library Guild selection

The watercolors are the next best thing to a week in the Scandinavian countryside and a bowl of lingonberries.
— Smithsonian’s Notable Books for Children

“Super Grandpa shattered stereotypes of the elderly and showed people how to make dreams come true, and this is the spirit of the book.” —Booklist

“The crisp language and compelling pictures will keep readers involved in this heartwarming tale.” —School Library Journal

“A classic children's book...should pedal its way onto the bookshelves of both grandparents and grandchildren.” —UPI Arts & Entertainment

Gustaf Håkansson was sixty-six years old. In 1951, he rode his bicycle over 1,000 miles in the Tour of Sweden – and, to the delight of his countrymen, finished first! David Schwartz calls him Super Grandpa and brings his historic bike ride to life. Schwartz’s zesty narration, enhanced by sound effects and Swedish fiddle music, will captivate listeners ages 4 and up. Older audiences too will cherish this story of a figure who shattered stereotypes about the elderly, and inspired generations to pursue their dreams.

"This title will be especially appropriate for intergenerational audiences, and is a good reminder that we all have dreams, regardless of age. The CD includes a fine rendition of a Swedish waltz. This timeless, meaningful tales will delight listeners and should be considered an essential purchase." --School Library Journal, June, 2005

Schwartz brings out the story's inherent drama, nicely enhanced in Dodson's watercolors, where the white-bearded biker is affectionately characterized and his setting carefully evoked." --Kirkus Reviews

"A classic children's book...should pedal its way onto the bookshelves of both grandparents and grandchildren." --UPI Arts & Entertainment

Supergrandpa shattered stereotypes of the elderly and showed people how to make dreams come true, and this is the spirit of the book. Dodson's watercolors in double-page spreads capture the event, spurring the reader to root for the old guy, a man who certainly earned his folk-hero status." --Booklist

"Schwartz, the author of the popular How Much Is a Million? , is witty and deft. The watercolors are the next best thing to a week in the Scandinavian countryside and a bowl of lingonberries." --Smithsonian Notable Books for Children

Junior Library Guild Selection (Spanish edition w/ CD)

"The audio CD is a model of just what a recorded children's book should be." --Daniel L. Darigan, Professor of Education, West Chester University

Booklist : K-Gr. 3. Just as uplifting as the English edition, this charming Spanish version is sure to captivate young bicycle enthusiasts and their grandparents. In a zippy text, Schwartz tells the story of a 66-year-old cyclist who competed in the Tour of Sweden, and to the surprise of the judges, finished first. Soft-toned watercolors showing the eager gentleman en route add tenderness to the story. Even young children will understand superabuelo's dream for success. A CD is part of the package.

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