![]() ![]() ![]() Trading-card–style introductions to each opponent on the endpapers include pronunciation guidance for Spanish names. This design will appeal to children who may struggle to find picture books that match their interests and energy level, especially boys. She uses a graphic approach reminiscent of a comic book, with speech bubbles and sound effects, a smart choice for moving along the action of the plot. A multiple Pura Belpré medal winner, Morales’ ( Just in Case, 2008, etc.) style of illustration continues to evolve with this title. Challengers are vanquished not by violence but by gentle horseplay and clever wit-until Niño meets Las Hermanitas, awake from their naps, and must quickly devise a new strategy to take on such crafty adversaries. The text, unfolding as if by a commentator calling the action, begs to be read aloud. While his sisters nap, he becomes an impressive luchador, facing competitors often drawn from Mexican history and folklore. Niño has a big imagination and a love of lucha libre, the popular Mexican masked wrestling. Little luchador Niño battles out-of-this-world opponents one by one until he finally meets his match. ![]()
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