This blog was developed as a resource for teachers and educators looking for multi-cultural books to share with children. I have compiled and cited various reviews of the books listed in this blog, and have added web resources and other tools that will help teachers use the books for instructional purposes. These are all books I have read personally or have previewed a hands on copy of.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Perfect Season for Dreaming/Un tiempo perfecto para sonar
Perfect Season For Dreaming/Un tiempo perfecto para sonar
Written by: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Illustrated by: Esau Andrade Valencia
Elementary Grades
"Ninety-two-year-old Octavio Rivera is a beautiful dreamer. And lately he has been visited by some very interesting dreams—dreams about piƱatas that spill their treasures before him, revealing kissing turtles, winged pigs, hitchhiking armadillos and many more fantastic things! Octavio doesn’t tell anyone about his dreams except his young granddaughter Regina because she alone understands beautiful and fantastic dreams. On the ninth afternoon Octavio prepares for his siesta hoping to be blessed with one last lovely dream. That afternoon he dreams of a sky full of sweet and perfect hummingbirds calling his name over and over again…"
Publishers Synopsis
Web Resources:
http://www.benjaminaliresaenz.com/index.php
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