Growing An Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
Today is a big day — the first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces. A few of the clients don’t appreciate Papi’s hard work, like Juanito’s classmate who pretends not to see him. But Papi always feels pride in owning his own business and in a job well done. And at the end of the day, Juanito may get the chance to turn his artistic eye toward landscape design — just like his papi.
Language: Spanish
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Family and Friends, I Can Help!, My Day, Gardens and Parks, My Neighborhood, Jobs
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Art and Artists: Hispanic Heritage, Growing in the Garden: Books for Young Children, Plants: Bilingual Books for Kids, Stories About Mothers and Fathers: Hispanic Heritage
9781534469273