Monday, July 14, 2014

Papá and Me by Arthur Dorros -- ESSENTIAL

Dorros, Arthur Papá and Me, illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. PICTURE BOOK. Rayo/HarperCollins, 2008. $6.99. Content: G.

A boy and his father spend the day together, singing, and cooking breakfast, and walking to the park. Speaking in English peppered with Spanish words and phrases, they move throughout their day, celebrating being together and having fun.

I love the joyful feeling of this book, and the love that seeps through the pages. The Spanish phrases add an interesting element to the story, and are shown well enough so students who don't speak the language shouldn't feel left out. The father is a wonderful role model, and the lively illustrations are colorful and warm and filled with the love between a father and his son.

EL -- ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Caryn

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