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Canto familiar
Average rating
3.3 out of 5
Based on 6 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
Touching, vibrant, and humorous, this lively collection of poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations celebrates childhood and the Mexican American experience. "Invoking ordinary domestic and community incidents, it's a fine introduction not only to poetry but to Chicano culture. Nelson debuts with scenes--homey, comfortable, bright--that make the book even more accessible."--Kirkus Reviews This... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages88
ISBN-100152000674
ISBN-13978-0152000677
Publication Date10/31/1995
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About Gary Soto (Author) : Gary Soto is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gary Soto include Pacific Crossing, Buried Onions (Unabridged), The Afterlife (Unabridged), ... more
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About Annika Nelson (Illustrator) : Annika Nelson is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Annika Nelson include Canto familiar, Dancing with Dziadziu.
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