Publisher: Penguin RH Grupo Editoria

Copyright Date: 2021

Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 03/23/21

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-644-73249-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-644-73249-6

Dewey: E

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Absentee fathers. Juvenile fiction.
Families. Juvenile fiction.
Absentee fathers. Fiction.
Families. Fiction.
Spanish language materials.
Padres ausentes. Novela. slem.
Familias. Novela. slem.
Materiales lectura en idioma espanol. slem.
San Juan (P.R.). Juvenile fiction.
Puerto Rico. Juvenile fiction.
San Juan (P.R). Fiction.
Puerto Rico. Fiction.
San Juan (P.R.). Novela. slem.
Puerto Rico. Novela. slem.

Language: Spanish

Reading Level: 3.2

Interest Level: P-2

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 519097SP / grade: Unspecified

LIBRO DE HONOR DEL PREMIO PURA BELPRÉ DE ILUSTRACIÓN

El autor e ilustrador Carlos Aponte lleva a los lectores en un viaje al corazón de Puerto Rico en este encantador libro ilustrado, ambientado en el Viejo San Juan.

"Una historia viva y honesta sobre cómo llenar vacíos y explorar lo que define a una familia; una carta de amor al hogar de la infancia". —Horn Book

Carlitos vive en un hogar feliz con su madre, su abuela y Coco, la gata. La vida en su pueblo es muy acogedora, pero Carlitos decide ir a la capital, al otro lado de la bahía, en busca de su padre. Una amable piragüera, gatos traviesos y músicos disfrazados colorean esta historia de amor, familia y el verdadero significado del hogar.

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RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR

Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.

"A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home." —Horn Book

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.