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Come down to the rainforest to meet Tico Tango and his animal friends. Tico Tango wants all of the fruit in the forest, even though it belongs to other animals. Will he learn what's right and wrong? The rhyming text teaches colours and animals, as well as an important lesson about sharing. New paperback edition includes online access to the audio recording of the song performed by Brian Amador. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Anna Witte received her doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin and now lives in Seattle, Washington. Born in Germany and raised in Madrid, Spain, Anna grew up in many cultural and linguistic contexts. She credits her unique collage art style and her imaginative storytelling to her multicultural experiences. The Parrot Tico Tango was her first title for Barefoot Books. She later authored Barefoot fan favorite Lola's Fandango, which was named an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book in 2012 and has been published in Spanish as El fandango de Lola. SELLING POINTS: Teaches children to respect items that belong to others and the importance of forgiveness. A playful introduction to the creatures of the rainforest to inspire interest in zoology and conservation. Tightly linked Spanish text and illustrations encourage children to interact with the text. Rhyme and repetition promote early reader confidence.
