Grandma's Gift
It's Christmastime, and Eric has a special assignment — he has to write a report about a new painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Eric's grandmother makes a deal with him: if he will help her make traditional Puerto Rican pasteles, she will take him to the museum. Together they leave the familiar neighborhoods of Spanish Harlem and venture out to the Met, where Eric encounters a painting that changes his life. A note from author and illustrator Eric Velasquez provides some background to this quiet yet profound story from his childhood. Winner of the 2011 Pura Belpré Illustration Award.
Language: English,Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Themes for Children: Bicultural Kids Family and Friends Art, Music, Dance, and Drama Strong Girls and Women
Genre: Fiction
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Walker Childrens