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A Perfect Season for Dreaming / Un tiempo perfecto para soñar
By Sáenz, Benjamin Alire
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-93369-301-9
- Publisher
- Cinco Puntos
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
K-Gr 3 During his 78th summer, Octavio Rivera begins to have the most fantastic dreams of his life. As they grow in intensity and whimsy, so grows his desire to share these visions. Of course, the only person who understands them is his imaginative six-year-old granddaughter. The English and Spanish texts allow children, families, and teachers to share this charming tale in either or both languages. The story's rhythmic, repetitive structure makes it an excellent read-aloud. For example...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
On the first day of summer, Octavio Rivera, age seventy-eight, begins to dream. Each subsequent afternoon siesta brings visions of a piñata that releases unexpected bounty: one Spanish guitar, two giant turtles, three Italian pears, etc. Aching to tell someone about these marvels, Octavio finally remembers his little granddaughter, Regina, who also experiences dreams as if they are "good friends who visit and console you when you're lonely." Similarly a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
On the first day of summer, Octavio Rivera begins to dream. He shares these visions with his granddaughter Regina, who also exper...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
