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My Abuelita
By Johnston, Tony & Morales, Yuyi
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-15216-330-3
- Publisher
- Harcourt Children's Books
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 1 A boy describes the morning routine he shares with his grandmother as she prepares for work. Flights of fancy enliven the tasks of bathing, eating breakfast, and dressing. When the pair arrive at her workplace, readers discover that Abuelita is a storytellera calling that her grandson shares. Spanish words are sprinkled throughout, often followed by brief definitions. For example, the boy says, "I live with my grandma]I call her Abuelita." Johnston effectively engages young readers' i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
A boy describes his <i>abuelita</i>'s daily routine as she prepares for work. The confusing but lyrical text, deftly incorporating some Spanis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
