| Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito Contributor(s): Cumpiano, Ina (Author), Ramírez, José (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0892392290 ISBN-13: 9780892392292 Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA) OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: April 2013 Annotation: Quinito's neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops -- it's made up of people he knows and loves. Each person has an important job to do, and each knows and values every member of the community. Readers meet them on this delightful neighborhood tour. His cousin Tita, who learns how to make people laugh in clown school. His aunt, who paints murals to brighten up the streets. Rafi, who bakes bread, and Luis Manuel, who sells it. Highlighted by Jose Ramirez's energetic, jewel-like illustrations, "Quinito's Neighborhood" inspires readers to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 500 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.5" W x 8.3" (0.25 lbs) 24 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Korean |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 102343 Reading Level: 1.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Finalist, Best Read Aloud Book Award, ReadBoston Quinito knows that his neighborhood is made up of much more than just buildings, streets, and shops-it is made up of all the people he knows and loves. People like his grown-up cousin Tita, who learns how to make people laugh in clown school, and his aunt, who paints murals to brighten up the streets. Everyone in the neighborhood has an important job, and each friend and neighbor knows and values everyone else. José Ramírez's jewel-like paintings vibrate with life and energy, and bring Quinito's charming neighborhood journey to life. Quinito's Neighborhood will inspire readers to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods, and show them the boundless array of different jobs in their communities. |