A new Barker in the house

The Barker twins, Morgie and Moffie, meet their adopted brother, Marcos, in this wonderful sequel to Meet the Barkers. But Marcos isn't a baby-he's three years old, and he only speaks Spanish. As Marcos plays dollies with Moffie and dinosaurs with Morgie, he's a little bewildered until he gets the twins to understand what he likes to play. As Marcos learns some English, the twins quickly learn some Spanish words and phrases. Soon enough it's clear that with a new Barker in the house, the Barkers are a very happy familia!

Author Notes

Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 15, 1934. He received a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute in 1956, a M.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts in 1969, and a doctoral equivalency from Lone Mountain College in 1970.

He has written and/or illustrated more than 270 books including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, Meet the Barkers, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, and Oliver Button Is a Sissy. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. His murals and paintings can be seen in many churches and monasteries throughout New England. He has designed greeting cards, magazine and record album covers, and theater sets. His work is shown in galleries and museums.

Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 because of complications he had from surgery after a fall.

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School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2-In this latest story about the Barker twins, the canine family expands to include Marcos, an adopted brother. In a text punctuated with Spanish words, dePaola chronicles the adjustments made by Moffie and Morgie as they welcome their new sibling who doesn't speak English. At first the twins overwhelm Marcos but once they start taking their clues from him, they begin to feel more comfortable. While the topic of blended families is one that many children will relate to, this is a slight story. In addition, the illustrations, which range from full page to panels of pastel acrylics, are pleasant but somewhat bland.-Shara Alpern, The Free Library of Philadelphia (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

When they adopt Marcos, a Spanish-speaking toddler, the Barkers become bilingual in the latest addition to Tomie dePaola's popular series A New Barker in the House. The youngsters engage in various activities, with thought balloons describing the English and Spanish words. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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