Canto familiar - Couverture souple

Touching, vibrant, and humorous, this lively collection of poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations celebrates childhood and the Mexican American experience. “Invoking ordinary domestic and community incidents, it’s a fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture. Nelson debuts with scenes--homey, comfortable, bright--that make the book even more accessible.”-- Kirkus Reviews This is a collection to read aloud and get kids writing about themselves.”-- Booklist
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Poetry)

[star] "A harmony of words and pictures to be anticipated and savored . . . Read it, sing it, share it."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Humorous, tender . . . A fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture."--Kirkus Reviews