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The Singing Tamales Present: ‘Tis the Season for Tamales! Book Review 🌽

November 1, 2026 by Valerie Mitchell

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Sing your way through holiday food traditions with The Singing Tamales Present: 'Tis the Season for Tamales! Discover how rhyming bilingual lyrics set to the tune of Deck the Halls, festive illustrations, and cultural celebration make this picture book a Christmas favorite.

 

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Interactive Bilingual Christmas Book for Families

The Singing Tamales Present Tis the Season for Tamales

Sing your way through holiday food traditions with The Singing Tamales Present: ‘Tis the Season for Tamales! Discover how rhyming bilingual lyrics set to the tune of Deck the Halls, festive illustrations, and cultural celebration make this picture book a Christmas favorite.

🫔 Musical Traditions & Festive Feasts: My Review of ‘Tis the Season for Tamales!

When the holiday season arrives, nothing brings families together quite like beloved food traditions!

Gathering in the kitchen to make batch after batch of delicious homemade tamales is such a cherished December ritual, bringing warmth, laughter, and incredible flavors to the holiday table.

Whether your family has hosted annual tamaladas for generations or you are introducing tamale season to your kids for the very first time, sharing stories about cultural holiday foods is pure magic.

That is why The Singing Tamales Present: ‘Tis the Season for Tamales! is an absolute delight for holiday storytime!

Written with playful, rhyming energy, this bilingual picture book turns traditional Christmas cooking into an irresistible musical celebration.

🎶 Sing Along to ‘Deck the Halls’ with Cute Tamale Characters

What makes this holiday book such a joyful read-aloud experience is its fun musical structure and vibrant presentation:

  • Rhyming Lyrics Set to a Classic Tune: The festive story is specially written to be sung aloud to the familiar tune of Deck the Halls! Kids and adults will love singing along as the adorable tamale characters guide you through the holiday prep.
  • Bilingual Storytelling: Featuring both English and Spanish text, it is a wonderful resource for bilingual households, dual-language classrooms, or families looking to explore language learning during the holidays.
  • Charming & Colorful Artwork: The illustrations are brimming with holiday cheer, whimsical character design, and bright colors that keep young readers captivated page after page.

🎁 A Wonderful Holiday Gift for All Families

Whether you are looking for a unique Christmas Eve read, a sweet addition to a holiday home library, or a festive gift for teachers and bilingual families, this book captures the true spirit of family, food, and togetherness.

🛒 Bring Home ‘Tis the Season for Tamales!

Ready to add some musical cheer and delicious traditions to your holiday storytime? 

➡️ Order ‘Tis the Season for Tamales! today! ⬅️

Does your family have a favorite holiday food tradition or tamale recipe that you look forward to making every December? 

tis the season for tamales

🌽 The Singing Tamales Present: ‘Tis the Season for Tamales!

A bilingual book about family, food, and festive Christmas celebrations

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
isbn 9781464266096
Pub Date 9/1/26

Synopsis

When it’s time to celebrate, friends and family gather to make tamales.

So deck the halls!

C’mon get jolly!

Tama-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

Tis the season for tamales!

Led by a singing, strumming, drumming band of tamales, young readers are invited to join in the fun holiday tradition of making tamales while singing along to the tune of, “Deck the Halls.” From New York Times bestselling illustrator of Con Pollo, this adorable bilingual book is a delightful introduction to tamales, togetherness, and the joy of food.

Qué rico!

Author

Andrea Campos

Suggested Ages

4 to 8 years old

 

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