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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsAll the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovelby Dan Yaccarino
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This is the story of four generations of an Italian American family. It begins with an immigrant who came through Ellis Island with big dreams, a small shovel, and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family." Now, many years later, the man's great-grandson, Dan Yaccarino, tells how he succeeded, and how the little shovel has been passed from father to son—along with the good advice. It's a story that captures the experience of so many American families. One that will have kids asking their parents and grandparents, where did we come from? Tell me our story. Review:"In this affectionate personal history, Yaccarino (Lawn to Lawn) traces his ancestry from Sorrento, Italy, to New York City. He links the generations with a humble hand-me-down: a hefty gray grocer's scoop pictured in nearly every spread. The narrative starts with the author's great-grandfather, Michele Iaccarino, who boards a ship for America with the shovel, 'their few family photographs and recipe for tomato sauce.' In the U.S., he goes by Michael Yaccarino and uses the scoop at his pushcart stand. Later, his son 'measures beans, macaroni, and olives' with the scoop, then opens a restaurant featuring the family's tomato sauce. Rather than give dates, Yaccarino shows the passage of time as the shovel passes from fathers to sons, and the respect given the object signals family pride. On snowy days at his father's barbershop, the shovel is 'used... to pour rock salt over the sidewalk,' and Yaccarino's author photo pictures him with the well-traveled tool. He celebrates classic bootstrap success, subtly incorporating red, white, and green in his palette. Folksy and warm, this is a timely reminder that America is a nation of immigrants. Ages 5 — 9. (Mar.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
VideoAbout the AuthorDAN YACCARINO is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator with more than thirty books to his credit. Dan is also the creator of the animated TV series Oswald. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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