My Shoes and I by René Colato Laínez

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Laínez, René Colato, My Shoes and I. Boyds Mill Press, 2010. PICTURE BOOK.

A young boy and his father are immigrating from El Salvador to the United States. They will take transportation, cross mountains, and wade rivers to come. With one pair of shoes and his determination to see his mom again, he will face the dangers and problems associated with immigrating.

The illustrations are beautiful in this book and the story is endearing. This book, however, seems specific to a Latino audience and will probably not appeal to a general audience. EL(K-3). OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, HUN Public Library.