La parranda de Mimi - Mimis Parranda, Del Sol Books

Author : Samuel Caraballo, Illustrator : D. Nina Cruz, Translator : Ethriam Cash Brammer
Preschool - 2nd Grade

Mis abuelos y yo - My Grandparents and I

Mis abuelos y yo - My Grandparents and I, Hardcover, Bilingual, Book, Samuel Caraballo, D. Nina Cruz, Ethriam Cash Brammer, Preschool - 2nd Grade, 155885407X, # 10160h, $15.95

A touching bilingual picture book celebrating a cherished relationship

This ode to family depicts the special influence of a young boy's grandparents in his life. His voice rings as he catalogs the various ways his grandparents impact his life. Through gentle verse, Caraballo strings the joys of this quiet relationship: weekends spent throwing parties in the kitchen with delectable desserts, strolls to the museums and historic sites, and sprinting through the spray of a water hose in the backyard. Set in Puerto Rico, the book, too, pays homage to a unique childhood on the island, colored by descriptions of El Morro, the cruise-liners and big freighters in the ocean, and frolicking in the sea with stingrays. The verses sparkle with this island song, flitting from the joys of the seaside to the cool nights under the stars.

Caraballo introduces the reader, aged 3 to 7, to a strong grandparent and grandchild relationship. Complemented by vibrant illustrations, this is a book to share with a child on a very special day.

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