The Little Doctor / El Doctorcito

The Little Doctor tells the story of Salvador, a young Salvadoran American boy who accompanies his Spanish-speaking grandmother Abuela to a doctor's appointment, where he discovers he must serve as her interpreter and advocate. Through this experience, Salvador grows in confidence and comes to understand his own important role within his bicultural family. This book is an excellent choice for students because it authentically reflects the child-language-broker experience common in many immigrant families, celebrates intergenerational care and responsibility, and validates the bilingual and bicultural identities of many young readers.

Publishing Details

Author : Juan J. Guerra

Illustrator : Victoria Castillo

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 11.4 x 9.1 inches

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Immigration, Family, Health, Hispanic Heritage Month, Community