Arturo and the Navidad Birds

By Anne Broyles

Book Overview

INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD SECOND PLACE FOR BILINGUAL CHILDREN'S FICTION PICTURE BOOK

It's time to decorate the rbol de Navidad with Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, in this bilingual Christmas story. Children will learn Spanish vocabulary as well as the lessons of responsibility and forgiveness. Grandparents and parents alike will take pleasure in imparting this message about the importance of intergenerational relationships and family memories. Abue Rosa shares with Arturo the family story surrounding each ornament as it is hung. But what happens when Arturo plays with--and breaks--a glass bird? Journey through Arturo's family history to find out in this unique and touching holiday tale.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455618012
• ISBN13: 9781455618019
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2