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A Little Diego Book Ser.: The Dog Who Loved Tortillas (La Perrita Que le Encantaban las Tortillas) by Benjamin Alire Saenz (2012, Trade Paperback)
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In this charming picture book by award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Diego and Gabriela discover that taking care of a new puppy isn't as easy as they imagined! En este encantador libro ilustrado del galardonado autor Benjamín Alire Sáenz, Diego y Gabriela descubren que cuidar de un nuevo cachorro no es tan fácil como imaginaban. Like all kids, Little Diego and his big sister Gabriela argue over their new dog Sofie. "She belongs to me," says Diego. "No, she's mine," says Gabriela. It's only when Sofie gets really sick that they find out who their tortilla-loving pup really belongs to. Once again, Benjamin Alire Sáenz shows he understands the chemistry and dynamics of family, this time with a dog stirring up the recipe. The illustrations for The Dog Who Loved Tortillas are by Geronimo Garcia, who created the characters of Little Diego and Gabriela first introduced in Sáenz's early best-selling title A Gift from Papá Diego . Como todos los niños, Dieguito y su hermana mayor, Gabriela, se pelean sobre su nueva perrita, Sofie. "Es mia", dice Diego. "No, es mía", dice Gabriela. Pero cuando se enferma Sofie, se dan cuenta de quién tiene la razón.Product Identifiers
PublisherLee & Low Books, Incorporated
ISBN-101933693665
ISBN-139781933693668
eBay Product ID (ePID)109243861
Product Key Features
Publication Year2012
TopicAnimals / Dogs, People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Book TitleDog Who Loved Tortillas (La Perrita Que Le Encantaban Las Tortillas)
LanguageEnglish
GenreFamily & Relationships, Juvenile Fiction
AuthorBenjamin Alire Saenz
Book SeriesA Little Diego Book Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5in
Item Length8in
Item Weight7 Oz
Item Width10in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"Love, moral support and a bit of faith bring the drama to a happy conclusion while brother and sister gain insight into the sharing of all the responsibilities and joys of pet owning... A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times... Set against colorful solid backdrops, Garcia's clay artwork has an appropriately homey quality that keeps the focus on the siblings and their beloved pet." -- Publishers Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core... Full-page innovative and colorful clay illustrations will hold the attention of young readers." -- Library Journal Tejas Star Reading List, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Garcia's signature folk-inspired, sculpted clay illustrations depict a lovably goofy little mutt. Rounded shaped-heads, dog bed, tortillas and more combine with a warm palette to create a cozy, comforting atmosphere that reflects the traditions of Mexican-American family life described in the dual English/Spanish narrative. A universal message with a Latino flavor." — Kirkus Reviews "Sáenz's text almost makes the book read like a short story—one that ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times (Sofie falls ill at one point)." — Publisher's Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core." — Library Journal "Drawing on characters introduced in A Gift from Papa Diego, Diego, his big sister, Gabriela, and their parents return in this delightful story of two kids and their dog, Sophie, who is almost impossible to train until they discover her love for tortillas. This delightful bilingual tale is about sharing, family connections, and a cherished pet." — Tucson Citizen "The clay-art figure illustrations are cheerful and add a high degree of interest. Elementary teachers will find the content appropriate for enrichment or in a unit about family relationships, although this dialogue-heavy book will require more than one class period for reading. Second and third year high school Spanish classes can use the text for work with the preterit and imperfect tenses." — Library Media Connection "The vocabulary used in the story is advanced but not too challenging. The message is important because many kids today want pets but do not realize the responsibilities that come along with them, or how to provide them with proper care." — Oneota Reading Journal "Benjamin Alire Sáenz#145;s The Dog Who Loved Tortillas , with vibrant clay illustrations by Geronimo Garcia, will be a hit with any kid who has ever begged his parents for a dog." — New West, "Love, moral support and a bit of faith bring the drama to a happy conclusion while brother and sister gain insight into the sharing of all the responsibilities and joys of pet owning. . . A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times. . . Set against colorful solid backdrops, Garcia's clay artwork has an appropriately homey quality that keeps the focus on the siblings and their beloved pet." -- Publishers Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core. . . Full-page innovative and colorful clay illustrations will hold the attention of young readers." -- Library Journal Tejas Star Reading List, Texas Library Association (TLA), "Love, moral support and a bit of faith bring the drama to a happy conclusion while brother and sister gain insight into the sharing of all the responsibilities and joys of pet owning... A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times... Set against colorful solid backdrops, Garcia's clay artwork has an appropriately homey quality that keeps the focus on the siblings and their beloved pet." -- Publishers Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core... Full-page innovative and colorful clay illustrations will hold the attention of young readers." -- Library Journal Tejas Star Reading List - Texas Library Association (TLA), "Garcia's signature folk-inspired, sculpted clay illustrations depict a lovably goofy little mutt. Rounded shaped-heads, dog bed, tortillas and more combine with a warm palette to create a cozy, comforting atmosphere that reflects the traditions of Mexican-American family life described in the dual English/Spanish narrative. A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sáenz's text almost makes the book read like a short story--one that ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times (Sofie falls ill at one point)." -- Publisher's Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core." -- Library Journal "Drawing on characters introduced in A Gift from Papa Diego, Diego, his big sister, Gabriela, and their parents return in this delightful story of two kids and their dog, Sophie, who is almost impossible to train until they discover her love for tortillas. This delightful bilingual tale is about sharing, family connections, and a cherished pet." -- Tucson Citizen "The clay-art figure illustrations are cheerful and add a high degree of interest. Elementary teachers will find the content appropriate for enrichment or in a unit about family relationships, although this dialogue-heavy book will require more than one class period for reading. Second and third year high school Spanish classes can use the text for work with the preterit and imperfect tenses." -- Library Media Connection "The vocabulary used in the story is advanced but not too challenging. The message is important because many kids today want pets but do not realize the responsibilities that come along with them, or how to provide them with proper care." -- Oneota Reading Journal "Benjamin Alire Sáenz's The Dog Who Loved Tortillas , with vibrant clay illustrations by Geronimo Garcia, will be a hit with any kid who has ever begged his parents for a dog." -- New West, "Love, moral support and a bit of faith bring the drama to a happy conclusion while brother and sister gain insight into the sharing of all the responsibilities and joys of pet owning. . . A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times. . . Set against colorful solid backdrops, Garcia's clay artwork has an appropriately homey quality that keeps the focus on the siblings and their beloved pet." -- Publishers Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core. . . Full-page innovative and colorful clay illustrations will hold the attention of young readers." -- Library Journal Tejas Star Reading List - Texas Library Association (TLA), "Garcia's signature folk-inspired, sculpted clay illustrations depict a lovably goofy little mutt. Rounded shaped-heads, dog bed, tortillas and more combine with a warm palette to create a cozy, comforting atmosphere that reflects the traditions of Mexican-American family life described in the dual English/Spanish narrative. A universal message with a Latino flavor." -- Kirkus Reviews "Senz's text almost makes the book read like a short story--one that ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times (Sofie falls ill at one point)." -- Publisher's Weekly "A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core." -- Library Journal "Drawing on characters introduced in A Gift from Papa Diego, Diego, his big sister, Gabriela, and their parents return in this delightful story of two kids and their dog, Sophie, who is almost impossible to train until they discover her love for tortillas. This delightful bilingual tale is about sharing, family connections, and a cherished pet." -- Tucson Citizen "The clay-art figure illustrations are cheerful and add a high degree of interest. Elementary teachers will find the content appropriate for enrichment or in a unit about family relationships, although this dialogue-heavy book will require more than one class period for reading. Second and third year high school Spanish classes can use the text for work with the preterit and imperfect tenses." -- Library Media Connection "The vocabulary used in the story is advanced but not too challenging. The message is important because many kids today want pets but do not realize the responsibilities that come along with them, or how to provide them with proper care." -- Oneota Reading Journal "Benjamin Alire Senz's The Dog Who Loved Tortillas , with vibrant clay illustrations by Geronimo Garcia, will be a hit with any kid who has ever begged his parents for a dog." -- New West
Grade fromPreschool
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
IllustratedYes
Grade toFourth Grade
Illustrated byGarcia, Geronimo
Number of Pages40 Pages
