Synopses & Reviews
Touching, vibrant, and humorous, this lively collection of poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations celebrates childhood and the Mexican American experience. “Invoking ordinary domestic and community incidents, its a fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture. Nelson debuts with scenes--homey, comfortable, bright--that make the book even more accessible.”--
Kirkus Reviews This is a collection to read aloud and get kids writing about themselves.”--
BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Poetry)
Review
[star] "A harmony of words and pictures to be anticipated and savored . . . Read it, sing it, share it."--School Library Journal (starred review)"Humorous, tender . . . A fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture."--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Celebrate childhood and the Mexican American experience with this lively collection of poems accompanied by beautiful woodcut illustrations. This touching and humorous volume is a vibrant companion to Neighborhood Odes.
Synopsis
A favorite collection by a beloved poet, now in paperback
About the Author
GARY SOTO's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California.