Canto Familiar
Description
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.”—BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Poetry)
Praise for Canto Familiar
[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
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