Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems

Alacórn, F. (2001). Iguanas in the Snow:And Other Winter Poems. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books.

Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems is a collection of poems set in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Poet Francisco Alarcón presents the poems in both English and Spanish offering readers a chance to experience the musicality of both languages.  Maya Gonzalez’ illustrations are colorful and playful.  In the afterword, parents will appreciate Alarcón’s explanation of where he got inspiration for his poetry.