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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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12/1/14

Tito Puente

Author: Monica Brown      Illustrator: Rafael Lopez     Copyright: 2013
Genre: Bibliography      Reading Level: 2nd Grade     Activity Level: 2nd Grade

Book Description: Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. This is a the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo."

Integrated Idea: Make a song as a class using pots and pans and other useful items as instruments as Tito did! Write a short paragraph (2 or 3 sentences) and describe how important music is. Listen to some of Tito's real music in class while they write their paragraph.

Reviewers Name and Affiliation: Sara Warren, Valdosta State University