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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas
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Manufacturer: Children's Book Press
Author: Juan Felipe Herrera
Publisher: Children's Book Press
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Manufacturer: Children's Book Press
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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780892391660
ISBN: 0892391669
Label: Children's Book Press
Manufacturer: Children's Book Press
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 32
Publication Date: 2001-04-09
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Children's Book Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780892391660
ISBN: 0892391669
Label: Children's Book Press
Manufacturer: Children's Book Press
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 32
Publication Date: 2001-04-09
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Children's Book Press
Editorial Review of Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas
Now available in paperback, poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker childhood. His rich, evocative prose re-creates the joy of eating under the open sky, celebrating at a fiesta with other farm families, and listening to his mother singing Mexican songs and his father calling the doves. “A welcome alternative to the usually bleak portrayal of the migrant farmworker experience, this is an inspirational self-portrait of a loving Latino family.” — Booklist
Customer Reviews of Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas
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Review Summary: Wonderful Vivid Migrant Story
Review: This is a wonderful biography of the author Juan Felipe Herrera. This story is told in narrative style through the eyes of young Felipe who was born in California to his Mexican parents. Felipe describes the warmth and love he recieves from both his mother and father. The illustrations are beautiful. The story is written in wonderful prose. Felipe tells us of his daily life in various migrant camps throughout California. I would definately read this aloud to 2nd through 4th graders. A good way to explain to younger children what life is like for a migrant family.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A Bilingual Must
Review: I am a teacher and find this story a great example of personal narrative for my students. It also connects well with students of today.
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Review Summary: Calling the Doves
Review: This bilingual picture book tells the story of poet Juan Felipe Herrera's early years with his parents who were migrant farmworkers in California. Herrera's love for his poor hardworking parents is evident. The vibrant, vivid pictures by Elly Simmons combine with Herrera's Spanish/English text to make a delightful children's book that readers of all ages will enjoy!
Review Summary: Wonderful Vivid Migrant Story
Review: This is a wonderful biography of the author Juan Felipe Herrera. This story is told in narrative style through the eyes of young Felipe who was born in California to his Mexican parents. Felipe describes the warmth and love he recieves from both his mother and father. The illustrations are beautiful. The story is written in wonderful prose. Felipe tells us of his daily life in various migrant camps throughout California. I would definately read this aloud to 2nd through 4th graders. A good way to explain to younger children what life is like for a migrant family.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A Bilingual Must
Review: I am a teacher and find this story a great example of personal narrative for my students. It also connects well with students of today.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Calling the Doves
Review: This bilingual picture book tells the story of poet Juan Felipe Herrera's early years with his parents who were migrant farmworkers in California. Herrera's love for his poor hardworking parents is evident. The vibrant, vivid pictures by Elly Simmons combine with Herrera's Spanish/English text to make a delightful children's book that readers of all ages will enjoy!