BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
A fawn is born in the desert and its loving mother wants it to see the world around her, to look and listen, stay safe and know she is loved. She teaches the fawn to speak up when something is unjust, to know she is not alone and to imagine her most beautiful world.
Yuyi Morales' illustrations are so beautiful - the expression in the eyes of this sweet young fawn are precious. The story is also about feeling safe and loved and is especially poignant for children whose safety is uncertain because of their or their parents' immigration status. Adults - be sure to read the author's note at the end, as she talks about why she made this book. Told in English with some Spanish phrases, there is not a translation or a glossary, but it didn't matter to me - the story is wonderful, and for our children who are bilingual, they will have a richer experience. I compared the Spanish Version with the English (with Spanish phrases) with Oscar, a native Spanish speaker, who pointed out that Morales used cognates when she could so the English reader could figure out the meaning, but in the Spanish edition, she used the correct word instead.
Lisa Librarian (with Oscar 8th Grade bilingual student)
Lisa Librarian (with Oscar 8th Grade bilingual student)
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