| When This World Was New Contributor(s): Figueredo, Danilo (Author), Sanchez, Enrique O. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1584301732 ISBN-13: 9781584301738 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 98053068 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.98" W x 9.92" (0.26 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban - Geographic Orientation - New York |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 26760 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America. It was Danilito's first day in America. He and his parents have just made a long, exhausting move from the Caribbean to New York City. The ocean and the palm trees he is familiar with are now replaced by tall buildings and crowded streets. Danilito is scared. He has heard that some Americans are not friendly to foreigners. In addition, he does not speak any English. His parents have worries, too. They will have to find new jobs, a new home, and adjust to the new surroundings. This was going to be their first cold winter. Danilito's worries disappear the next morning when he wakes up and Papa leads him on a magical trip of discovery. D.H. Figueredo, in his picture book debut, brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America, and Enrique O. Sanchez captures the loving images of a boy embracing his new home and finding a special bond with his family. |