Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh
(Author)
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Description
Two cousins--one in the United States and one in Mexico--learn their lives aren't so different in Dear Primo, a charming picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book! "Reinforces the sense that kids around the world are more alike than different." --Booklist "An excellent tool for explaining how cultures connect." --School Library Journal Meet Charlie and Carlitos. Charlie lives in America. Carlitos, his primo, lives in Mexico. Charlie takes the subway to school, plays basketball with his friends, and loves pizza. Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and enjoys playing fútbol at recess, and his favorite meal is quesadillas. Their lives appear different, but do Charlie and Carlitos have more in common than it seems? - Learn about Carlitos and his life in rural Mexico.
- Learn what's different about his daily life and what's the same, compared to life in the United States.
- Learn that kids everywhere can be very alike, even if their clothes, food, and homes are very different.
- And more!
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
March 01, 2010
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.85 X 11.32 X 0.45 inches | 1.04 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780810938724
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Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books, including Diego Rivera, Dear Primo, and Separate Is Never Equal, have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the US often.