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Mi papi tiene una moto

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Mi papi tiene una moto, de Isabel Quintero, ilustrado por Zeke Peña, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que irradia amor, memoria y orgullo cultural. Sigue a Daisy Ramona mientras recorre su cambiante barrio en la parte trasera de la motocicleta de su padre, observando rostros y lugares familiares y percibiendo señales de transformación. A través de vibrantes ilustraciones y una narración conmovedora, la historia se convierte en un homenaje a las comunidades inmigrantes, a los padres trabajadores y al vínculo duradero entre padre e hija. Para los educadores bilingües, es un recurso valioso para explorar temas de identidad, cambio urbano y narrativa bilingüe en aulas de español-inglés.

English Description:

Mi papi tiene una moto by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña, is a bilingual picture book that radiates love, memory, and cultural pride. It follows Daisy Ramona as she rides through her changing neighborhood on the back of her father's motorcycle, observing familiar faces and places while noticing signs of transformation. Through vibrant illustrations and heartfelt narration, the story becomes a tribute to immigrant communities, hardworking parents, and the enduring bond between father and daughter. For dual language educators, it’s a rich resource for exploring themes of identity, urban change, and bilingual storytelling in Spanish-English classrooms.

Publishing Details

Author : Isabel Quintero

Illustrator : Zeke Pena

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Year Published: 2019

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month, Family, Adventure, Community