Pin Pon

PreS-Gr 1—A traditional Latin American children's song has been made into a book and CD kit. The text and illustrations are used to teach children hygiene and good manners from a gentle and positive perspective. Pin Pon, a doll made out of cardboard, begins a typical day by showering, brushing his teeth, going to school, and finally ending by brushing his teeth before going to bed. The illustrations are simple, capturing the rhythm of the song and daily life. Children will enjoy seeing the youngster's amusing antics while following the flow of the story/song. The last page offers group activities for before, during, and after reading the book, including a recommendation for teachers on the importance of creating a stimulating, relaxed, and trusting environment for students. The CD offers a lovely version of the traditional song and the instrumental version. A good opening and closing selection for bilingual storytimes.—Diana Borrego Martinez, formerly at San José Public Library, CA