About this ebook
From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes ¡Felicidades!, a celebratory bilingual concept picture book of shapes featuring a birthday party. ¡Felicidades! includes a double gatefold finale reveal, and a brief author's note in English and Spanish that lends additional context.
cuadrado–una mesa/square–a table
circulo–un pastel/circle–a cake
triangulo–gorritos/triangle–party hats
ovalo–globos/oval–balloons
rectángulo–regalos/rectangle–gifts
diamante–un papalote/diamond–a kite
medio circulo–rebanadas de fruta/half-circle–fruit slices
pentágonos y hexágonos–un balón de fútbol/pentagons and hexagons–a soccer ball
estrella–una piñata/star–a piñata
corazón–una paleta/heart–a lollipop
¡Feliz cumpleaños!/Happy birthday!
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About the author
Duncan Tonatiuh is a Mexican American award-winning author and illustrator known for children's books that explore history, identity, and social justice. Born in Mexico City and raised in San Miguel de Allende, he later studied at Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City.
His distinctive illustration style, inspired by pre-Columbian art—particularly the Mixtec codices—gives his books a unique visual identity. His work often focuses on Latino heritage, immigration, and civil rights, helping young readers connect with history and see their own experiences reflected in stories.
Tonatiuh's books have received numerous honors, including the Pura Belpré Medal, the Robert F. Sibert Award, and multiple New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book selections.
