Award Winner 6/3

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www.barnesandnoble.com

Dorros, A. (2008). Papá and me. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

Summary:
This captivating book shows the wonderful bond between a son and his father. The story follows the pair through their day. From the moment they have breakfast to the end of their day, you can see the the great love they have for each other. The father and son speak English and Spanish, but English readers will know what they are saying in Spanish because the son always repeats it in English. The illustrations are vibrant and draw attention to the relationship between the pair. This book is a 2008 Pura Belpré Honor Book for its illustrations.

Discussion Questions:
1.) The son and his father have a very close bond. Explain a relationship in your life that you cherish as much as the boy in the story does?

2.) The illustrations won the Pura Belpré Honor. Do you think the illustrations are deserving of that honor? Why or why not?

Author Website:
http://arthurdorros.com/

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