In a story based on the author's childhood experiences, two cousins, Charlie and Carlitos, exchange letters. Charlie lives in the United States; his primo Carlitos lives in Mexico. They both write about the friends, games, foods, fiestas and holidays they know. Like the characters in "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," their lives are very different. But readers will discover that there are more than differences. There is something that unifies them: They both wish to meet each other someday. What sets this title apart are Tonatiuh's outstanding full-page illustrations, reminiscent of the aesthetic and style of the Mixtec codices. His clever use of colors, Mayan blue and Indian red for the Mexican setting and a variety of grays, blacks and browns mixed with bright colors for the U.S. urban scenes, the varying typefaces used on each side of the story and the inclusion of Spanish terms in Carlitos's letter all contribute to differentiate both cultural experiences but make them at the same time positive, attractive and special. (glossary) (Picture book. 4-8)
Two cousins-one in the United States and one in Mexico-learn their lives aren't so different in this charming
picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Duncan TonatiuhA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor
Book! Meet Charlie and Carlitos.Charlie lives in America.Carlitos, his primo, lives in Mexico.Charlie takes the
subway to school, plays basketball with his friends, and loves pizza.Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and
enjoys playing fútbol at recess, and his favorite meal is quesadillas.Their lives appear different, but do Charlie
and Carlitos have more in common than it seems? Through his artwork and story, award-winning author and
illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young readers to a very timely idea-that community is larger than just
neighborhoods and schools.
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picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Duncan TonatiuhA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor
Book! Meet Charlie and Carlitos.Charlie lives in America.Carlitos, his primo, lives in Mexico.Charlie takes the
subway to school, plays basketball with his friends, and loves pizza.Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and
enjoys playing fútbol at recess, and his favorite meal is quesadillas.Their lives appear different, but do Charlie
and Carlitos have more in common than it seems? Through his artwork and story, award-winning author and
illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young readers to a very timely idea-that community is larger than just
neighborhoods and schools.
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Two cousins-one in the United States and one in Mexico-learn their lives aren't so different in this charming
picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Duncan TonatiuhA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor
Book! Meet Charlie and Carlitos.Charlie lives in America.Carlitos, his primo, lives in Mexico.Charlie takes the
subway to school, plays basketball with his friends, and loves pizza.Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and
enjoys playing fútbol at recess, and his favorite meal is quesadillas.Their lives appear different, but do Charlie
and Carlitos have more in common than it seems? Through his artwork and story, award-winning author and
illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young readers to a very timely idea-that community is larger than just
neighborhoods and schools.
picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Duncan TonatiuhA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor
Book! Meet Charlie and Carlitos.Charlie lives in America.Carlitos, his primo, lives in Mexico.Charlie takes the
subway to school, plays basketball with his friends, and loves pizza.Carlitos rides his bicicleta to school and
enjoys playing fútbol at recess, and his favorite meal is quesadillas.Their lives appear different, but do Charlie
and Carlitos have more in common than it seems? Through his artwork and story, award-winning author and
illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young readers to a very timely idea-that community is larger than just
neighborhoods and schools.
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BN ID: | 2940192052730 |
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Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
Publication date: | 09/24/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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