| My Very Own Room / Mi Propio Cuartito Contributor(s): Irma Perez, Amada (Author), Gonzalez, Maya (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0892392231 ISBN-13: 9780892392230 Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA) OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: March 2008 Annotation: The young Mexican American girl at the center of this charming book loves her family -- five younger brothers, her two parents, and several visiting relatives -- but in such a crowded house, she can never seem to find a moment alone. Told in both English and Spanish, this boldly illustrated title delivers the inspiring story of a California family that pulled together to give a young girl her own corner of the world. Imparting lessons about collective problem solving, the unshakable bonds of familial love, and the possibilities that arise when you dream big, this book is one for every child's shelf. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.1" W x 9.6" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Geographic Orientation - California - Ethnic Orientation - Chicano |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. Five little brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. She loves her family, but how can she get a little space of her own? This delightful memoir of a California childhood, by Amada Irma P rez, sparkles with exuberance and wit. Renowned painter Maya Christina Gonzalez brings the captivating scenes to life with bold colors and whimsical details. My Very Own Room gently teaches a valuable lesson about the strength of family and the importance of dreams. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzalez, Maya Christina: - MAYA CHRISTINA GONZALEZ is an acclaimed fine artist, educator, and illustrator of children's books, and collaborator with Alarcón on most of his children's poetry books. Gonzalez's numerous books featuring Latino characters have received recognition from the Pura Belpré Award, Américas Award, Notable Books for a Global Society, International Latino Books Awards, and more. Shelives in San Francisco, California, with her two daughters and her husband. |