(Reviewed with !Felicidades! by Duncan Tonatiuh) Author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh’s stylized Mesoamerican artwork perfectly complements the topics of a pair of bilingual concept books. In !Felicidades!, each page is dedicated to a geometric shape, identified in English and Spanish. Each shape is also an object; for example, a square/cuadrado is a table/mesa. Collectively, the shapes play a role in the setting and entertainment for a child’s birthday party. In !Fiesta!, each page is dedicated to a color, identified in English and Spanish. Each color is also an object; for example, blue shawl/rebozo azul. Collectively, the colored objects play a role in the setting and entertainment for a street festival. An author’s note about the respective objects and celebrations completes each volume. The square design of these books enhances the geometric elements of the art.

Explore a world of colors in ¡Fiesta!, a vibrant, bilingual picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh.

A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants--concluding with a double gatefold finale reveal.

Included at the back of the book is a brief author's note that lends additional context to individual objects showcased.