Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2015
Release Date:
07/30/11
Illustrator:
Davalos, Felipe,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-600-60654-7
ISBN 13:
978-1-600-60654-0
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2010044208
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 CST 2012)
K-Gr 2 This story depicts a reality that many immigrant children must face. Ana Patino is adjusting to her new life in the United States, as is her mother, who has very little command of the English language. The woman spends her time caring for her children at home and finds her inability to communicate in English disadvantageous when her son becomes ill. Ana and her father convince Mama to take English classes. As she passes her tests with flying colors and grows in confidence in her ability to stand up for herself, she starts to feel comfortable in this new country, which is now her home. Earth-toned oil paintings capture the gamut of emotions that the characters must weather as they progress through this brief episode of their lives. An excellent title for immigrant populations. Rhonda Jeffers, Coweta Public Library System, Newnan, GA
A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos. Ana Patino is adjusting well to her new life in the United States, but her mother is having a difficult time because she doesn't speak English. When Ana's baby brother falls ill, Mama tries to get help, but no one can understand her. Now convinced of the need to learn the native language, Mama agrees to take English lessons. As her knowledge of the English language grows, so does her sense of confidence and belonging. Susan Middleton Elya's sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity is brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos. Translated into Spanish from Home at Last .