Dear Primo
A Letter to My Cousin
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- 11,99 €
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- 11,99 €
Descrizione dell’editore
From first-time Mexican author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes the story of two cousins, one in America and one in Mexico, and how their daily lives are different yet similar. Charlie takes the subway to school; Carlitos rides his bike. Charlie plays in fallen leaves; Carlitos plays among the local cacti. Dear Primo covers the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of two very different childhoods, while also emphasizing how alike Charlie and Carlitos are at heart. Spanish words are scattered among the English text, providing a wonderful way to introduce the language and culture of Mexico to young children. Inspired by the ancient art of the Mixtecs and other cultures of Mexico, Tonatiuh incorporates their stylized forms into his own artwork.
F&P Level: M
F&P Genre: RF
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Carlitos lives in Mexico and his cousin Charlie lives in an American city. Though they have never met, they compare their daily routines through letters. "Every morning I ride my bicicleta to school," Carlitos writes. Charlie takes the subway, which he compares to "a long metal snake." Tonatiuh draws from ancient Mexican art for his collages always shown in profile, Carlitos and Charlie have oversize hands and feet and stylized facial features, almost like stone statues while skyscrapers and graffiti provide modern flair. It's a subtly reflective story about friendship and commonalities. Ages 4 8.