vers, Balia la Fruta, Cantan los Ríos is an excellent tool for learning to read as it provides rhythm, repetition, and oral practice that students need. In an era of Climate Change, themes about healthful eating and taking care of our Mother Earth enhance the reading experience for students, teachers, and parents. This is José's second book of poetry, after his Award Winning Estrellitas y Nopales, Little Stars and Cactus. José Chavez was a bilingual teacher for 35 years and retired to make writing bilingual poetry for children his mission.