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Diez Deditos - Ten Little Fingers & Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs From Latin America
Lively finger rhymes and more exuberant songs from Latin America. This collection will treasured and well used. Adults working with children will find many instructional possibilities and curricular connections, and there are ample opportunities to get kids clapping, giggling, wiggling, tickling, and much more. The 34 selections are developmentally appropriate for younger children, but some can also be used with older students. Kleven's rich and vibrant collage illustrations are wonderfully engaging. This time, she has added visual prompts to cue children to the appropriate body movements for accompanying the songs and rhymes. There are no source notes, but explanatory notes precede each selection, and there's a useful subject index. English translations have been made keeping rhythm and rhyme more in mind than the literal meaning in Spanish. A nifty compilation of Latin American songs and finger rhymes, some original, some recalled from Orozco's Mexican childhood, and some collected during tours in Latin America and Spain. The pieces are presented with musical notations, background notes, Spanish/English lyrics, and small pictographs guiding young performers through the fun and simple actions required.Kleven's bright, cheerful, child-pleasing illustrations are full of frolicsome details for individual readers to pour over, but the activities work in small family circles or large groups. A subject index displays a wide range of Here are participation pieces from greetings to farewells; learn-through-play concepts about body parts, the world of work, Spanish vowel sounds, and pieces that promote self-esteem and friendship. The book is a sprightly, upbeat celebration. measures 12inx9in no side spine
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First published April 15, 2002
About the author
José-Luis Orozco
32 books3 followersBorn in Mexico City, José-Luis Orozco grew fond of music at a young age, learning many songs from his paternal grandmother. At age 8, José-Luis became a member of the Mexico City Boy's Choir, and traveled the world visiting 32 countries in Europe, the Caribbean, Central and South America. It was from his tour around the world that he gained the cultural knowledge he now shares with children through his books and recordings.
At age 19, José-Luis moved to California in search of the American dream. He went to college and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master's degree in Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco.
José-Luis Orozco dedicates himself to what he truly enjoys — singing for children. He has built a successful career as a children's author, songwriter, performer and recording artist. He has recorded 13 volumes of Lírica Infantil, Latin American Children's Music, and written three successful, award winning books, De Colores (Dutton 1994), Diez Deditos — Ten Little Fingers (Dutton 1997), and Fiestas (Dutton 2002). CD's of De Colores, Diez Deditos and Fiestas, accompany these colorful books and present an extraordinary bilingual collection of songs, rhymes, tongue twisters, lullabies, games and holiday celebrations gathered from Spanish-speaking countries. In 2003, José-Luis released an exciting video and DVD entitled Cantamos y Aprendemos con José-Luis Orozco — Singing and Learning with José-Luis Orozco, filled with live action, animation, and Latino flavor that motivates children to learn about the Spanish language and the rich tradition of Latin American children's music.
José-Luis Orozco's most recent book Rin, Rin, Rin, Do, Re, Mi, richly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, David Diaz, is a delightfully, lyrical bilingual (English and Spanish) children's book which shows how everyday family activities such as cooking, singing, reading and storytelling foster essential early literacy skills such as letter recognition and language development. Rin, Rin, Rin, Do, Re, Mi is a book in a series set for publication and distribution by Scholastic's Latino initiative Lee y Serás (Read and You Will Be), which was created to improve the reading and literacy development of Latino children.
In 2003 and again in 2005, José-Luis Orozco was invited to participate in the National Book Festival organized by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady, Laura Bush. During the festivities in 2003, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington, D.C. honored Mr. Orozco. In the spring of 2009, Jose-Luis received recognition and was honored by the Association of Bilingual Directors affiliated with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
José-Luis Orozco is an acknowledged expert in children's music and is a featured speaker and presenter at educational conferences and seminars for teachers, parents, librarians and childcare providers who seek to use music as an important learning tool in multicultural classrooms. He continues to perform for children throughout the country and world at concert halls, libraries, bookstores and schools.
José-Luis Orozco is the father of four and grandfather to two children. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Credit: José-Luis Orozco Official Website
At age 19, José-Luis moved to California in search of the American dream. He went to college and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master's degree in Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco.
José-Luis Orozco dedicates himself to what he truly enjoys — singing for children. He has built a successful career as a children's author, songwriter, performer and recording artist. He has recorded 13 volumes of Lírica Infantil, Latin American Children's Music, and written three successful, award winning books, De Colores (Dutton 1994), Diez Deditos — Ten Little Fingers (Dutton 1997), and Fiestas (Dutton 2002). CD's of De Colores, Diez Deditos and Fiestas, accompany these colorful books and present an extraordinary bilingual collection of songs, rhymes, tongue twisters, lullabies, games and holiday celebrations gathered from Spanish-speaking countries. In 2003, José-Luis released an exciting video and DVD entitled Cantamos y Aprendemos con José-Luis Orozco — Singing and Learning with José-Luis Orozco, filled with live action, animation, and Latino flavor that motivates children to learn about the Spanish language and the rich tradition of Latin American children's music.
José-Luis Orozco's most recent book Rin, Rin, Rin, Do, Re, Mi, richly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, David Diaz, is a delightfully, lyrical bilingual (English and Spanish) children's book which shows how everyday family activities such as cooking, singing, reading and storytelling foster essential early literacy skills such as letter recognition and language development. Rin, Rin, Rin, Do, Re, Mi is a book in a series set for publication and distribution by Scholastic's Latino initiative Lee y Serás (Read and You Will Be), which was created to improve the reading and literacy development of Latino children.
In 2003 and again in 2005, José-Luis Orozco was invited to participate in the National Book Festival organized by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady, Laura Bush. During the festivities in 2003, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington, D.C. honored Mr. Orozco. In the spring of 2009, Jose-Luis received recognition and was honored by the Association of Bilingual Directors affiliated with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
José-Luis Orozco is an acknowledged expert in children's music and is a featured speaker and presenter at educational conferences and seminars for teachers, parents, librarians and childcare providers who seek to use music as an important learning tool in multicultural classrooms. He continues to perform for children throughout the country and world at concert halls, libraries, bookstores and schools.
José-Luis Orozco is the father of four and grandfather to two children. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Credit: José-Luis Orozco Official Website
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May 2, 2009
The only thing that would have made this collection of traditional Latin American children's songs even better is a CD to go with the book.
May 5, 2018
What I loved about this was all the hand motions that went with these rhymes and songs. Was great to play with baby.
March 29, 2021
I love that its in both spanish and enlish with the music and hand motions. A great collection of educational rhymes for children.
December 12, 2014
Diez Deditos, which translates to Ten Little Fingers, is written by Jose-Luiz Orozco. It is a finger play book filled with a collection of rhymes and songs. There are over 30 different songs in this book, with all the songs written in both Spanish and English. Along with the lyrics in both languages, each song has hand movements to go along with the song and are pictured at the bottom with the lyrics, both Spanish and English. Some of songs are well known ones such as The Wheels on the Bus. This book was illustrated by Elisa Kleven, who did a great job illustrating by adding lots of colors and details to the pictures. The illustrations represent the Spanish culture and can help students understand the songs and finger plays.
This book would be an ideal book to use in a classroom that had Spanish speaking students in it. It would help them to relate to their own culture through music, and could also benefit the teacher, if he or she does not speak Spanish, along with the other students. All students would be able to relate to this book since it is written in both Spanish and English. I would probably use this in a kindergarten to grade 2 classroom. I think it could be used at the beginning of the year to help students who are learning English, and for those who already speak English to be able to see it done in another language. I think by bringing culture into the classroom early is better than waiting. This way students can see there are different cultures, however, we are all the same in some ways.
I really enjoyed this book because of how it is written in Spanish and with English translations. I also thought the finger plays and other hand movements would be great for young children to keep them active in the classroom. If I were to have students who spoke Spanish and were learning English, I would definitely use this in my own classroom. I would also want to buy the CD to help go along with it. I think students would be more willing to participate if there is music to follow along with. This book would be very beneficial to use in a classroom filled with diverse learners.
This book would be an ideal book to use in a classroom that had Spanish speaking students in it. It would help them to relate to their own culture through music, and could also benefit the teacher, if he or she does not speak Spanish, along with the other students. All students would be able to relate to this book since it is written in both Spanish and English. I would probably use this in a kindergarten to grade 2 classroom. I think it could be used at the beginning of the year to help students who are learning English, and for those who already speak English to be able to see it done in another language. I think by bringing culture into the classroom early is better than waiting. This way students can see there are different cultures, however, we are all the same in some ways.
I really enjoyed this book because of how it is written in Spanish and with English translations. I also thought the finger plays and other hand movements would be great for young children to keep them active in the classroom. If I were to have students who spoke Spanish and were learning English, I would definitely use this in my own classroom. I would also want to buy the CD to help go along with it. I think students would be more willing to participate if there is music to follow along with. This book would be very beneficial to use in a classroom filled with diverse learners.
September 19, 2014
Summary: This book contains a collection of finger rhymes and other action songs from Latin America. Lyrics are presented in both English and Spanish, actions or dance movements are easy-to-follow (with pictures and diagrams). This book includes many classic songs that most children might have heard before, such as, "The Wheels on the Bus.” This book also includes songs for the holidays like Christmas and Easter. This is a great book to teach Spanish, as well as, bringing diversity into your classroom.
Personal Response/Critical Response: This book would be good for a teacher to use to get the whole class involved in singing in a different language (Spanish). They can essentially relate to Spanish speaking children in a small way. I am not sure what age group of students this book is appropriate for. If I use it too soon in my classroom, students may get confused. They may not understand the Spanish words and relate to them how I thought. I also didn’t like how the book has no story line—each song is individualized. This book may be better if used in a music classroom.
Description of Illustrations: The illustrations are captivating and colorful. The pictures are in a collage form. Some of the pictures cover the whole page. The art work is done well and is very detailed. The pictures will catch the eyes of your students.
Classroom Connections: I would definitely use this in my classroom if I had Spanish speaking children in it. It will make these students feel more relatable to the other students and also me! It can also bring everyone together—and show students a mutual understanding of how important language is to every culture. Students will feel as a whole (family) if you use material to help them feel connected.
Personal Response/Critical Response: This book would be good for a teacher to use to get the whole class involved in singing in a different language (Spanish). They can essentially relate to Spanish speaking children in a small way. I am not sure what age group of students this book is appropriate for. If I use it too soon in my classroom, students may get confused. They may not understand the Spanish words and relate to them how I thought. I also didn’t like how the book has no story line—each song is individualized. This book may be better if used in a music classroom.
Description of Illustrations: The illustrations are captivating and colorful. The pictures are in a collage form. Some of the pictures cover the whole page. The art work is done well and is very detailed. The pictures will catch the eyes of your students.
Classroom Connections: I would definitely use this in my classroom if I had Spanish speaking children in it. It will make these students feel more relatable to the other students and also me! It can also bring everyone together—and show students a mutual understanding of how important language is to every culture. Students will feel as a whole (family) if you use material to help them feel connected.
October 5, 2014
Diez Deditos is a delightful collection of songs and finger rhymes that Jose-Luis Orozco has gathered over the past twenty-seven years. There are thirty-four different songs and all of them include Spanish and English versions of the lyrics and directions. Pictures of hand and body movements also help to perform the songs and finger rhymes. The music for the songs is also included which would help to get the tune for each of them. The illustrations were done by Elisa Kleven and are both, very detailed and colorful, and represent the Spanish culture in a way that draws you into the songs and finger rhymes.
This would be a wonderful book to introduce the Spanish culture to a classroom, especially if a teacher has multicultural children. It would get the children moving, singing, and also learning the Spanish language. The children who know the Spanish language would be able to bring knowledge from their own culture to teach the children who do not. Children learning from children is an awesome thing!! For me, I only knew two of the songs, so I would have to research the songs online to get the tune of the other thirty-two songs. Other than that, this book would be an excellent addition to any classroom library.
In a classroom, a teacher could use this book to teach the children counting in English and Spanish by using the songs The Hours and Ten Little Fingers. This would teach the children to count in both languages. A teacher could have the children sing the two songs I recognize, Wheels on the Bus and Where is Thumbkin, in both languages.
This would be a wonderful book to introduce the Spanish culture to a classroom, especially if a teacher has multicultural children. It would get the children moving, singing, and also learning the Spanish language. The children who know the Spanish language would be able to bring knowledge from their own culture to teach the children who do not. Children learning from children is an awesome thing!! For me, I only knew two of the songs, so I would have to research the songs online to get the tune of the other thirty-two songs. Other than that, this book would be an excellent addition to any classroom library.
In a classroom, a teacher could use this book to teach the children counting in English and Spanish by using the songs The Hours and Ten Little Fingers. This would teach the children to count in both languages. A teacher could have the children sing the two songs I recognize, Wheels on the Bus and Where is Thumbkin, in both languages.
November 13, 2014
A book full of song, dance, and color; Diez Deditos is a great book for a classroom, especially a music classroom. The songs are in both Spanish and English so everyone can read, sing, and enjoy. Each song has a little background at the top so you can learn about when or why the song is sung. This is very helpful so that way I can incorporate the songs in to my classroom and lessons. The author really gets involved in the book and I know the book is authentic because he too comes from the Latino culture.
Although it was very informative and multicultural, I was not a huge fan of this book only because there was no story line to it. The book is a collection of songs and finger plays but it is just not the style of book I generally care for. I liked learning new songs and dances from the Latino culture. The dance instructions are great and I figured them out quite easily. I think children would have no problem decoding the pictures either.
Hopefully I would have some Spanish children in my class so they can relate to the book and maybe give us some more insight in to the song. I would ask their family to maybe prepare the child with a story from their parents own childhood or maybe a family tradition that relates to the song.
Themes: Spanish culture, diversity, song and dance, music.
Although it was very informative and multicultural, I was not a huge fan of this book only because there was no story line to it. The book is a collection of songs and finger plays but it is just not the style of book I generally care for. I liked learning new songs and dances from the Latino culture. The dance instructions are great and I figured them out quite easily. I think children would have no problem decoding the pictures either.
Hopefully I would have some Spanish children in my class so they can relate to the book and maybe give us some more insight in to the song. I would ask their family to maybe prepare the child with a story from their parents own childhood or maybe a family tradition that relates to the song.
Themes: Spanish culture, diversity, song and dance, music.
December 30, 2015
This book is a combination of songs, fingerplays, and dances for children. The book allows for children to be hands on and include the arts into their daily classroom. The book includes both english and spanish words to read. Some of the songs even include motions with them so the students can move to the songs. The book shows a fun and positive view of the Latino culture which allows children to become more exposed to different cultures and enjoy their music and dances as well. All the children and people throughout the book look very happy and seem like they are having fun while celebrating the culture.
In my classroom specifically, I could see myself using "Ten Little Fingers" and "My Family." These are quick finger plays that would be good to put on during transitions from one activity to another. The "Ten Little Fingers" song has a wonderful YouTube video that goes along with it that I could use to help demonstrate the beat of the song as they are first learning the finger play. Once my students have "Ten Little Fingers" down, I could even have them do it while walking down the hall in a whisper voice to practice counting. I love that the finger plays are fun and hands on and I think my students will too. (Poetry)
In my classroom specifically, I could see myself using "Ten Little Fingers" and "My Family." These are quick finger plays that would be good to put on during transitions from one activity to another. The "Ten Little Fingers" song has a wonderful YouTube video that goes along with it that I could use to help demonstrate the beat of the song as they are first learning the finger play. Once my students have "Ten Little Fingers" down, I could even have them do it while walking down the hall in a whisper voice to practice counting. I love that the finger plays are fun and hands on and I think my students will too. (Poetry)
October 22, 2014
This book is a book of songs and finger plays that are written in both English and Spanish. The “Diez Deditos” song translates to “Ten Little Fingers” and is a wonderful finger play that is included in this book. It is also filled with finger plays and Spanish translations to common songs such as “The Wheels on the Bus.” I would use this book in a kindergarten through third grade classroom. It would be appealing to the students who speak English or Spanish. This could give students a cultural experience by learning some Spanish, and could also reinforce English Language Learners by participating in the English versions of the songs and finger plays. This is a great book to utilize to keep students engaged and kinesthetically involved. It is also great to use to encourage diversity and cultural exploration.
September 29, 2014
Diez Deditos is a finger rhyme book that features songs from Latin America. This book shows lyrics in both Spanish and English. This book provides little diagrams or pictures for the students to follow along with to learn each finger rhyme.
This book is fun and would get the students moving in the classroom. This would be a good book to use in a music classroom. As a teacher I would use this at the lower levels of education to examine cultural differences in languages. This could be used to show the children that songs can both be interpreted in multiple languages. I highly recommend this book to teach diversity and it allows the children to be active while evaluating simple fingers plays across the Latin American culture.
This book is fun and would get the students moving in the classroom. This would be a good book to use in a music classroom. As a teacher I would use this at the lower levels of education to examine cultural differences in languages. This could be used to show the children that songs can both be interpreted in multiple languages. I highly recommend this book to teach diversity and it allows the children to be active while evaluating simple fingers plays across the Latin American culture.
October 7, 2014
Diez Deditos, by Jose Luis Orozco, is a very useful educating tool. I will definitely be using the multiple songs and finger plays in my future classroom. I love the aspect of the Spanish and English finger plays to incorporate in the classroom. This will allow the students to be exposed to a multi -cultural and diversified environment. I really like the idea of incorporating the diversified environment in my classroom because my whole life I was in classrooms that did not diversify the classroom. I also liked the idea of having different finger plays to do each day so the students will be able to be exposed to as many finger plays as possible which will help them grow and learn more as a student.
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September 24, 2014Singer-songwriter José-Luis Orozco put together an assortment of finger rhymes and other action songs from Latin America. This book includes many familiar songs such as "The Wheels on the Bus" as well as folk songs many different Spanish-speaking countries. Diez Deditos incorporates songs that interact with children by using their eyes, ears and fingers. The Lyrics to the songs are written in both English and Spanish. It also includes with every song musical notes with the words as well pictures that show the finger movements that go along with the words. This is a great book to help expose your students to another culture in a fun and interactive way!
September 24, 2014
This book is a great book for a music class. It is full of songs that include finger plays that get students up and moving. It also is written in both Spanish and English so it shows diversity. The songs in the book are authentic and I know this because the author Jose-Luis Orozco has Latino heritage. I think that if you were doing a lesson on Spanish heritage this would be a good book to use to discuss the music culture that they have, but since it is only songs there is not a story line to it, it would be difficult to use other ways.
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December 11, 2014As the title suggests this book is a collection of songs, rhymes, and finger plays from Latin America. The songs contained within would be appropriate for a range of age groups and have a variety of difficulties. Many of the plays/songs/rhymes have illustrations to accompany them and also have pictures of the body movements where needed. Diez Deditos, the title but also a song in the book, could be used in a young children's classroom to teach counting using fingers and putting to a melody make remembering it easier as well.
February 17, 2010
PLN Theme: How to Raise a Reader
Este compro un huevito = This one bought a little egg -- Pimpon -- Sun, sun, ba, ba, e -- Mi familia = My family -- Este chiquito y bonito = This one is little and pretty -- Cinco pollitos = Five little chickies -- San Severino -- Campana sobre campana = Christmas bells -- Que llueva = Bring in the rain -- La pulga de San Jose = The flea market of San Jose. www.hcpl.net
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Este compro un huevito = This one bought a little egg -- Pimpon -- Sun, sun, ba, ba, e -- Mi familia = My family -- Este chiquito y bonito = This one is little and pretty -- Cinco pollitos = Five little chickies -- San Severino -- Campana sobre campana = Christmas bells -- Que llueva = Bring in the rain -- La pulga de San Jose = The flea market of San Jose. www.hcpl.net
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June 15, 2011
Wow! What a treasure! I think Jose-Luis Orozco and Alma Flor Ada are my two newest favorite children's authors/composers! I'm so grateful they are both dedicated to sharing the authentic Spanish language with our English-speaking children in such a gentle and fun way. I'll be using this book a lot in class!
July 28, 2010
Read this one to all my children.
September 12, 2011
A perfect book for someone who didn't grow up hearing kids songs in Spanish, but who still wants to teach them to her child.
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