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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo
By Monica Brown, Rafael López (Illustrator)
A boy's love for music transforms him into the King of Mambo.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 589 ratings
32 pages· 815 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Follow Tito Puente from his childhood in Spanish Harlem, where he banged on pots and pans, to his rise as the King of Mambo. This vibrant tale captures his journey to Grammy-winning fame, fueled by an unyielding passion for music. Will Tito's dream of leading his own band come true? Discover the beats that shaped his legendary career in this lively bilingual picture book.
From the publisher
In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king’s life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards–and all the beats in between–this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the King of Mambo. Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 815
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD620L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 156973
Publication
- Published
- March 5, 2013
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Espanol
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061227837
- LCCN
- 2012025493
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