BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Gabriel is not excited about the first day of school. He doesn't want to meet new friends and he's sure the teacher will make him talk about himself and he just doesn't know what to say. But Abuelita has made her famous breakfast, and sends him out the door telling him to "open his backback" when the teacher calls on Gabriel to talk about himself. You see, Abuelita has left a big surprise in there!
What did you do for summer vacation? I always hated that first day of school assignment too, but Alma Flor Ada has the perfect solution. A backpack full of memory helpers, suddenly it's easier for Gabriel to express himself. I loved this sweet story - such a wise grandmother, and Jacobo Muñiz's illustrations are great - Gabriel's whole body is mad that morning, not just his face!
Lisa Librarian
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