The Flying Taco?

Unicorn Jazz® presents THE FLYING TACO™ — A Global Taste Tour!Hop aboard a taco-powered whirlwind from El Paso, Texas, with new friends, The Flying Taco™ aka Hope, Javi the Hippo, and your favorites Unicorn Jazz™ and Trezekke the Zebracorn! In this vibrant, full-color adventure, our curious crew “POOF!” their way across SIXcontinents—sampling fiery curries in India, slurping sushi in Japan, bouncing with kangaroos in Australia, nibbling fresh baguettes in France, roaring alongside lions in Africa, and splashing through California’s waves—before returning home for a lip-smacking Texas barbecue finale.What Young Explorers Will Discover:Bursting Onomatopoeia: Slurp! MUNCH! Snap! and more spring off the page to boost early-reader confidence and turn every read-aloud into a sound-scapes extravaganza.Rich Cultural Trivia: Did you know India produces over 70% of the world’s spices? Or that a lion’s roar can travel five miles? Each spread brims with bite-sized global facts.Social-Emotional Growth: Laughter, teamwork, and curiosity model empathy, respect, and the joy of discovery, encouraging kids to embrace new ideas and celebrate differences.Literacy & Vocabulary: Repetitive refrains and playful sequencing reinforce decoding skills, word recognition, and narrative comprehension.Aligns with School & Library StandardsBacked by educational research, THE FLYING TACO supports:Common Core ELA: Phonics, fluency, and comprehension practice through engaging sound words and rhythmic text.Social Studies & Geography: Introductory world-culture units, map skills, and cross-cultural awareness.SEL Frameworks: Character-building themes of cooperation, curiosity, and global citizenship.Language Development: Onomatopoeia and vivid descriptive language boost oral-language proficiency and listening skills.Ideal for Educators & Librarians– A turnkey centerpiece for author visits, guided reading groups, and cross-curricular lessons– Flexible for whole-class read-alouds, small-group work, or independent exploration– Lesson extensions available: mapping activities, “sound-word” art projects, and culture-research guidesMeet the Author in Your SchoolLisa Caprelli brings THE FLYING TACO to life—live and in person—sparking imagination, reinforcing curriculum goals, and inspiring lifelong readers. Book an author visit to whisk your students on a real-world journey through literature, geography, and friendship!What’s Included:🎨 Coloring Pages 🎭 A stage-ready school play (for schools or theaters) w🖼️ “Banners of Belonging” project 🎉 Art contest – Leading in schools 2025-2028🎵 Original music – August 2025+Grab your copy today and let taco magic transport your home, classroom and family to the far corners of the globe—one delicious destination at a time! You can also learn about the art contest and the freebies included with every book, too at UnicornJazz.com/FlyingTacoArt