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When This World Was New
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 31 Ratings and 14 Reviews

Book Description
Danilito and his parents have just arrived in New York from their Caribbean island home. They have a place to live and some warm clothing for their first winter. But Danilto is worried. How can he go to school when he speaks no English? How will he find friends among all these strangers? The next morning Papa wakes Danilito up, telling him to look out the window. "Nieve," Papa explains. "Snow." Th... More
Book Information
PublisherLee & Low Books
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101880000865
ISBN-13978-1880000861
Publication Date04/1999
The Creators
About D. H. Figueredo (Author) : D. H. Figueredo is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of D. H. Figueredo include When This World Was New, The Road to Santiago.
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About Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator) : Enrique O. Sanchez is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Enrique O. Sanchez include Big Enough: Bastante Grande, Estela's Swap, Cristina Keeps ... more
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