REVIEW
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY: April 05, 2009: Morales, Y. (2008). Just in Case: A trickster Tale and Spanish alphabet book. New York: Roaring Brook Press. 1596433299
2. PLOT SUMMARY
Yuyi Morales work in the Spanish Alphabet book JUST IN CASE takes us into traditional folktale cultural literature for the celebrations of the “Day of the Dead.” The story begins in the Ghost Senor Calvera’s house. The ghost is meticulously getting ready by wearing a fedora hat and stripped tie to celebrate Grandma Beetle’s Birthday. As he is riding along in the night Senor Calvera is stopped by Zelmiro the Ghost who admonishes him for not taking a present to Grandma Beettle. But, instead of one gift, Senor Calvera wants to take a present that begins with each letter of the Spanish alphabet to make sure he gives something to Grandma that she will like. It is exhausting to see the illustrations of Senor Calvera trying to find the gifts to match with each letter of the alphabet. He begins with “Una Acordéon: An accordion for her to dance to. Bigotes: A mustache because she has none. Cosquillas: Tickles to make her laugh”. In the end, Grandma Beetle gets her best present, and that is to be surrounded by people she loves.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Yuyi Morales’ bright rich colors appeal to the eye because of the thin line drawn illustrations add space and balance to the pages in this trickster tale to grab the reader’s attention. This traditional folktale trickster Spanish alphabet story is cultural relevant with the lively and outgoing ghost characters to entertain children and adults on the “Day of the Dead” celebration. It also includes a dictionary with pictures on the first page as the as the reader opens the book and on the last page.
4. EXCERPTS
—Reforma “A perfect read aloud picture book for a birthday party celebration, grandmother’s day, el dia de los muertos or any time of the year. Highly recommended.”
CONNECTIONS
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean
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