Gracias/Thanks
Written by: Pat Mora
Illustrated by: John Parra
Elementary Grades
"A boy recounts the many things he is thankful for, like his time at the beach and the bees that don’t sting him when he is outside playing. The poetic writing flows in both Spanish and English and carries a sense of happiness brought by the simple things in life. The cheery and brightly colored acrylic illustrations are full of fun details and add depth to the text. Multicultural characters are revealed page by page, but unless readers are paying close attention, they might not pick up on the boy’s Mexican-American heritage. This delightful bilingual book has universal appeal and would be a wonderful choice for library storytimes or classroom read-alouds as the “giving thanks” theme lends itself to holidays and social topics. The author’s endnote challenges readers to list the things for which they are thankful. A must buy for all libraries looking to add to their children’s Spanish collections."
School Library Journal Review
Online Resources:
http://www.examiner.com/x-13215-Austin-Latino-Neighborhood-Examiner~y2010m1d22-Discover-Languages-with-Pat-Moras-Gracias--Thanks
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