Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
09/03/24
Illustrator:
Roxas, Isabel,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-593-90090-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-593-90090-1
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
30 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
K-Gr 2— Leo's father has just become a United States citizen and will be voting in the presidential election for the first time. Election season is in full swing, and Leo is experiencing its many facets, from the mock election in class where students will vote for one of two (unnamed) candidates to televised national conventions and debates, ads, and campaign calls. Soontornvat seamlessly peppers facts about elections throughout and deftly captures the mixed emotions a child may feel absorbing continuous press coverage and discussions among friends and family. Thankfully, Leo's community members—from college students sharing pamphlets about poll sites to a classmate's grandmother helping his dad register to vote—guide him and his father toward better understanding the process. Roxas's cut-paper illustrations represent the diversity of Leo's community, and the textured layers rendered in oil and acrylic enliven each page. Extensive back matter describes the basics of the voting process, from when elections are usually held to the electoral college, adding context to the right to vote and its importance. VERDICT A timely and informative title about the election process in the U.S. from a child's perspective, with an emphasis on community and participation. Highly recommended for Spanish-language collections.— Jessica Agudelo
¡Sal a votar! Este libro con ilustraciones atractivas para los niños es una introducción al tema de la votación y las elecciones. El papá de Leo le enseña la importancia de cada voto y cómo hacerse oír para impulsar a su comunidad.
El papá de Leo va a participar en su primera elección como ciudadano de los Estados Unidos de América por naturalización, y le promete llevarlo con él a las casillas. ¡Leo no puede esperar! Pero luego de que su primo Ray pone en duda la importancia de un solo voto, será necesario que el grupo escolar de Leo lleve a cabo un simulacro de las elecciones, además de una charla con su papá, para convencerlo de que todos y cada uno de los votos importan.
Este interesante libro ilustrado nos muestra cómo deciden los ciudadanos quién estará a cargo y las etapas importantes en una elección, desde el registro de votantes, hasta las casillas y formarse para votar. También contiene extenso material adicional para aquellos niños que quieran profundizar en el tema.
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Get out the vote! In the Spanish edition of this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.
Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters.
This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.
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