The Christmas Gift
Illustrated by:
"A few days before Christmas, Panchito's family decided it was time to move again." So begins the Christmas tale of a young boy whose migrant family is struggling to make ends meet. Based on the childhood experiences of author Francisco Jiménez, the beautiful story and paintings capture Panchito's loneliness, as well as his parents' devotion to their children and each other.
Language: Spanish,Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Special Populations: Migrant Farmworkers
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin