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Follow on Google News |  Fabulous Freebie for Kindle Fire PEQUENA THE BURRO Hispanic Heritage Five Days July 30-Aug 3When Pequena is feeling ordinary because she is "only a burro," a wise friend reminds her of the strength, the steadfastness, and the capacity for work that were the burro's important contributions to the building of Mexico. Pequena learns pride!
PequenatheBurro_ Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!! 5.0 out of 5 stars High quality children's book, September 19, 2012 By Tah_Dah "reading mama" (south TX) This is a lovely little story with beautifully drawn illustrations; 5.0 out of 5 stars HOW WONDERFUL, May 2, 2013 By Vickie Woodard (HOPKINSVILLE, KY, US) I buy children's books from Amazon because the 6 year old next door is so proud when she reads my Kindle. This is far beyond her kindergarten reading ability, so maybe I could read one to her for a change. This is a wonderful story, believing in yourself. Absolutely wonderful. I do wish that Amazon, or the author's themselves, would include an approximate reading level in the book descriptions. Please don't put the reading level on the front of the book. Sometimes when children are told they're slow or working below grade level they just decide to quit. I taught math for 30 years and have seen it. One year my 8th grade classes were leveled and a special book purchased for the lowest level. Some of the class was vocal about their anger. They asked WHY. I told them the board thought they had dog food for brains, then pulled out an old algebra book and taught them the first lesson on one step equations. You never saw a class work so hard!! As the bell rang, I asked the class if they trusted me. What do you think they said? We had to use the book the board bought from time to time, but the slow class learned everything their counterparts did. I usually taught the slow class the new material first. They just loved asking the students in regular 8th grade math if they needed help with their homework. 4.0 out of 5 stars PEQUENA THE BURRO, June 5, 2013 By Catherine Smith (Prospect Park, NJ) This was such a cute story about someone who if she tried could do anything. My kids loved it, and would love reading more about Pequena. 4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to encourage children to read, May 26, 2013 By paula wells I use this at church to read to the children. I like things that help children to not only read, but to use their own imaginations. 5.0 out of 5 stars Pequena the Burro, May 26, 2013 By Darlene Robertson (Texas, USA) Loved it. It is great for my godchild. He loves it as well. Thanks for making it available for me. PEQUENA THE BURRO Double Tap to ZOOM to enlarge type Fully Illustrated Version Picture Book for reading with the younger child - ages 3-6 This version of PEQUENA THE BURRO includes all the luminous illustrations just waiting to enchant children of any age, and especially the read-to set. If the text-only version is better for your needs, then please click on PEQUENA THE BURRO in the Text-Only Version for the serious young reader - ages 6-9. Happy reading in either Version. PEQUENA THE BURRO will help promote an appreciation of diverse heritages and emphasize the bonds that unite all people. THE IMPORTANCE OF HERITAGE Explore the uniqueness of every child's cultural inheritance. When Pequena is feeling ordinary, and inadequate because she is "only a burro," a wise friend reminds her that being a burro is a great gift. He recalls the strength, the steadfastness, and the capacity for work that were the burro's important contributions to the building of Mexico. With a clearer vision of who she is, Pequena transforms doubt into determination. She will inspire children to do the same. Pequena the Burro will help promote an appreciation of diverse heritages, and emphasize the bonds that unite all people. "I'm only a burro," says Pequena. "Useless as a broken toy. Common as a dishrag." With that moment of self-doubt our shaggy little heroine begins a journey of self-discovery that will speak to any child who has ever wondered, Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Pequena's wise friend Sabio tells her about the strength, the steadfastness, and the capacity for hard work that were the burro's important contributions to the building of Mexico, and Pequena soon gets a chance to call upon that heritage and to prove that being a burro is a great gift. Mexico City is the setting for Author Jami Parkison's inspiring story, and the heritage of that metropolis leaps from every colorful page. Award-winning illustrator Itoko Maeno presents a grand tour of Chapultepec Park-a cultural treasure from the time of the Aztec emperors-and creates a festive grand finale for Pequena's story at the Dia de la Independencia parade in the historic heart of the capital city. Pequena will introduce children to the heritage of the burro and of Mexico and spark their curiosity about the "gold and silver shoes" of ther own heritage. A SURPRISE and added bonus is the "Enrichment Information" A second big plus is the "Letter to Parents and Educators" which includes many relevant questions and comments to facilitate conversation with young readers about the message of the story...the importance of heritage. So even though on the surface this is just an engaging story for children, it is also truly helpful in a real way. MAKING THE CASE FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION If you are tired of bullying, teasing, youth violence, gangs, vandalism, drug abuse, sexual misconduct… If you are tired of the crisis with our older youth… If you want to help make a difference one tiny step at a time… Then this is the eBook for your children ages 3-9. Read WITH your children and grandchildren, discuss the concept and message… and know that you are part of the movement sweeping America to bring back our important values by restoring character education in our homes and schools. (signed) The Thoughtful Parent www.childrensebooksbyjoan.com End
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