Why Are You Doing That?

Why Are You Doing That? follows a curious boy named Chepito through a morning in his rural Central American community, as he asks everyone he meets — his mother frying eggs, a neighbor digging around the corn, the woman milking a cow — the same question: Why are you doing that? Through their patient answers, Chepito discovers where his favorite foods come from and how the whole community works together to grow and prepare them. Author Elisa Amado's simple, rhythmic text and Manuel Monroy's warm, earthy illustrations offer a gently educational portrait of farm-to-table life in a rural Hispanic community.

This is a wonderful choice for young students because it teaches early food concepts and agricultural awareness in a joyful, relatable narrative that celebrates community life and daily purpose.

Publishing Details

Author : Elisa Amado

Illustrator : Manuel Monroy

Author Nationality : Guatemala

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 28

Size: 8.7 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2014

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Pre-K/TK

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Food, Community, Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month