About the Book

In this joyful and spirited collection, award-winning poet Pat Mora and fine artist Enrique O. Sanchez celebrate the vivid landscape of the Southwest and the delightful rapport that children share with the natural world.
      Through language that resounds with the harmony of both English and Spanish, Confetti is also an anthem to the power of a child’s imagination and pride.

I say yo soy libre
I am free
free, free,
free as confetti.

Long-awaited by the many fans of Ms. Mora, Confetti is a treasury to be shared with children everywhere.

Spanish edition now available! Confeti: Poemas para Niños Enjoy these thirteen poems and a new author note en español.

Highlighted Reviews

"Confeti: Poemas Para Niños is a collection of poems for children. The poems explore the world and imagination of a Mexican-American girl living in the Southwestern United States. Many of the poems are about nature. As seen in the cover, the illustrations are captivating, reflect the many colorful aspects of a child's imagination, and beautifully depict nature. The poems and illustrations in this book display the connections between the girl's perception of nature and the world around her. While some poems rhyme, most do not. There is a great deal of imaginative personification, which makes it fun and easy for children to use their own imagination. The poems, which include repeated lines, are easy for children to read and comprehend. Illustrations of brilliant color and design make the collection fun. This is a wonderful collection of poems for children. " Oneota Reading Journal

" Confeti: Poemas para Niños es un libro de poemas. El libro, como sugiere el título, es muy alegre y lleno de color y las ilustraciones están, por supuesto, llenas de color. Muchos poemas tratan de cosas de la naturaleza como animales, ríos, nubes, el viento y las hojas. Algunos de los poemas riman, pero la mayoría de ellos, no. El aspecto más utilizado en el libro es la personificación. También se usan metáforas como "Los colores rugen" para crear imágenes vivas. Muchos poemas usan repetición de líneas para crear ritmo, lo que funciona bien para los niños. Éste es un libro de poemas maravilloso con ilustraciones muy simpáticas. El libro es uno que yo ciertamente leería a mis propios hijos y, por lo tanto, recomendaría a otros." Oneota Reading Journal

"Children will delight in the imagery and rhythm of these 13 lively, evocative poems."—"Choices," Cooperative Children’s Book Center

"This collection of poems is as much fun to look at as it is to read. . . . A good choice for choral reading or for reading aloud."— Booklist

"Narrative poems in free verse capture the rhythms and uniqueness of the Southwest and its culture as seen through the eyes of a Mexican-American girl. . . . A welcome addition."—School Library Journal

"This collection of poems which vibrantly reflects the Mexican American culture in the Southwest, appeals to the child in all of us. The lively rhythms, interspersed with Spanish words, depict the treasures of a child’s life in the Southwest. . . . Recommended for all children’s collections."— Review of Texas Books

"Mora’s poems reflect vividly the Mexican-American culture and life in the desert Southwest. . . . Pat Mora can evoke the desert and its features and creatures better than any other poet."—Mary Sarber, El Paso Herald Post