"Highly useful in supporting early bilingual needs, this collection from Latin America has been preserved in the oral tradition. There are instructions for accompanying finger plays. Cooney's beautiful illustrations add much appeal."--Childhood Education
"Each of the verses is child-tested, selected with care and thought...The book is a visual and aural treat."--Parents' Choice
"A successful attempt to capture the often elusive authenticity of Hispanic subjects in children's picture books."--The Horn Book
