| Al Otro Lado de la Bahía / Across the Bay Contributor(s): Aponte, Carlos (Author) |
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ISBN: 1644732491 ISBN-13: 9781644732496 Publisher: Beascoa OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Language: Spanish Published: March 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.1" W x 9.3" (0.70 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: LIBRO DE HONOR DEL PREMIO PURA BELPR DE ILUSTRACI N El autor e ilustrador Carlos Aponte lleva a los lectores en un viaje al coraz n de Puerto Rico en este encantador libro ilustrado, ambientado en el Viejo San Juan. Una historia viva y honesta sobre c mo llenar vac os y explorar lo que define a una familia; una carta de amor al hogar de la infancia. - Horn Book Carlitos vive en un hogar feliz con su madre, su abuela y Coco, la gata. La vida en su pueblo es muy acogedora, pero Carlitos decide ir a la capital, al otro lado de la bah a, en busca de su padre. Una amable pirag era, gatos traviesos y m sicos disfrazados colorean esta historia de amor, familia y el verdadero significado del hogar. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPR ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan. A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home.--Horn Book Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly pirag eros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home. |