Amazon Exit Studio Category:  Poetry Publisher: Exit Studio ISBN-10:  0964086883 Type: Fiction Pages: 32 Copyright: July 2008 ISBN-13: 9780964086883 A collection of original illustrated poetry for children in Spanish on the flora and fauna of Puerto Rico. "Hadas, Sirenas y Sapos: Un ramito de poemas encantados" is a visually hypnotic voyage through enchanted landscapes and hideaways populated by fantastic creatures. Every character has its own voice, song, and message to share with readers willing to let their imaginations fly. This handful of original poems in Spanish accompanied by vividly illustrated images possesses a rhythmic cadence and will become a favorite of children and adults alike. "Hadas, Sirenas y Sapos" is a treasure to be appreciated, cherished, and shared. Renowned Puerto Rican author Tina Casanova ("Sambirón") calls the book "spectacular! The images leap from the pages and form fantastic worlds before the reader's eyes." You'll enjoy sharing with the young ones in your life such poems as "Serenata de luciérnagas," "La canción del cuco (Tímido)," and "Mariposa de cristal." See below for a link to the poem "Sirenita" and a special video reading of "Azul" by the author himself. This beautifully illustrated volume is a visual feast, original and refreshingly tender. Ideal for an introduction into rhythmic Spanish literature through a world filled with vibrant images, "Hadas, Sirenas y Sapos" exalts the tropical beauty of Puerto Rico. In Spanish. Recommended for ages 6 and up.  Excerpt "Sirenita" by Edwin Fontanez Brillante, entre las olas una sirenita canta. Vestida de oro y jade con coronita de algas. El mar sube, se levanta se cansa y echa en la arena. Y la sirenita ríe brincando entre la marea. El sol y el aire salado pronto se cubren de estrellas. La sirenita cansada desaparece en la arena. Adiós, sirenita adiós, princesa de uvas playeras que en tu castillo de corales sueñes entre las almejas.

IGUANA magazine
“'Hadas, sirenas y sapos' is a collection of enchanting poems written and illustrated by Edwin Fontánez which transports the reader to fantastic places where magic comes naturally: little frogs that serenade the moon, mermaids frolicking over sea waves, and fairies fluttering about creating mischief in the forest. The current lack of Spanish children’s poetry does not leave much room where children can let their imagination fly. Fortunately, Fontánez has arrived just in time with his beautiful bouquet of poems.”