Home at Last
Published on 1. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-58430-272-8 (ISBN)
Description
Ana Patino, a Mexican girl, adjusts to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having problems because she doesn't know English. When one of the babies falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her. She agrees to take English lessons and develops a sense of belonging in the process. Full-color illustrations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 6 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58430-272-8 (9781584302728)
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Persons
Susan Middleton Elya is the author of more than twenty-nine popular picture books for children, including Lee & Low's "Say Hola to Spanish" series and Home at Last. She has degrees in Spanish and elementary education, and she taught Spanish for many years. Elya is known for blending English and Spanish to create clever, lively, rhyming stories. A native of Iowa, she now lives in Danville, California. You can visit her online at susanelya.com.