Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

Her friends live in an overcrowded apartment building!  This is why I love Brandenberg's style; I get the impression of dense urban living contrasted with youthful bliss here, and it's really just a very simple drawing.

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.

Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

Here's a double dose to celebrate Groundhog Day, with images for winter and spring, just to cover our bases.  

That kid is really happy, considering her mom is carrying the dog through the snow.

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.

Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

In this drawing, that little car is trying so hard to keep up, it's actually sweating.

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.

Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

I think this caption reads, "Jose's doorman thinks he's number one!"

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.

Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

In this picture, these folks could care less about identity theft.  Those were the days!

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.

Look and Learn Spanish Saturday

When I saw Dell Publishing's 1962 Look and Learn Spanish recently, I had to have it -- not because I really want to learn Spanish (though that might be a pleasant side effect), but because Aliki Brandenberg's little illustrations are the most charming slice-of-life instructions I've ever seen.  I just had to share them.

Here -- look at those cars!  Retro and futuristic all at the same time.

Text copyright Francisco Ibarra.  Illustrations copyright Aliki Brandenberg. Look and Learn Spanish, Laurel Edition copyright Dell Publishing.