Family Poems for Every Day of the Week/Poemas familiares para cada día de la semana
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Children spend Sunday visiting their grandparents, play with school friends on Monday, daydream on Tuesday, eat popcorn at the local market on Wednesday, and more, until we arrive at Saturday, when they get to play nonstop all day. Along the way, we also learn how the names of the seven days came to be. Partly based on the real life experiences of Alarcón's own family, this festive, celebratory collection of poems highlights the daily life of children while also honoring the experiences of the poet's Latino family in the United States. With her vibrant illustrations, illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez has created a loving tribute to Francisco Alarcón, who passed away in 2016.
Language: Spanish,Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Bicultural Kids, Cultural Traditions, Family and Friends, My Day, Seasons, Weather, and Time
Genre: Poetry
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Bilingual Books for Young Children: Spanish, Opposites and More: Books for Young Children, Poems and Rhymes: Books for Young Children, My Family and Relatives: Books for Young Children, Days and Months: Books for Young Children, Bilingual Picture Books in English and Spanish: Hispanic Heritage
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