Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo by Rafael López

Irresistable.The vibrant imagery hums right off the page, full of high-contrast color and energetic composition, and decorated with swirling, starry embellishments.|9780061227837|, 'My father was an inspiration to many generations of Latin music fans worldwide. Award-winning illustrator López brings Tito's story to life in vibrant acrylic salsa reds and oranges, which are splashed behind every shake of Tito's hips and wink of his eyes. Publishers Weekly Like so many of Brown's biographies, Tito's story introduces readers to a vibrant Latino figure. Lopez's sizzling acrylics are anything but flat. Horn Book Magazine Brown's bilingual text echoes the rhythms of salsa, mambo, and jazz. A vibrant, reverent celebration of the godfather of salsa.' - Kirkus Reviews '.Irresistable.The vibrant imagery hums right off the page, full of high-contrast color and energetic composition, and decorated with swirling, starry embellishments.

Lopez's pictures convey salsa's rhythmic exuberance via a riotous palette. 'Brown and Lopez collaborate in this energetic bilingual tribute to salsa drummer and band leader extraordinaire. Now his name and likeness will reach a brand new group of young fans who will discover his genius and talent.' - Tito Puente Jr. Award-winning illustrator Lpez brings Tito's story to life in vibrant acrylic salsa reds and oranges, which are splashed behind every shake of Tito's hips and wink of his eyes., 'My father was an inspiration to many generations of Latin music fans worldwide. A vibrant, reverent celebration of the godfather of salsa., Like so many of Brown's biographies, Tito's story introduces readers to a vibrant Latino figure. Brown and Lopez collaborate in this energetic bilingual tribute to salsa drummer and band leader extraordinaire.

Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo by Rafael López