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Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro: (Spanish-English bilingual edition) Hardcover – Picture Book, November 1, 2016

by Monica Brown (Author), John Parra (Illustrator), Adriana Dominguez (Translator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 127 ratings
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A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition.

On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia—all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library—called the “biblioburro”—has had on the lives of real children.
 
About the author:
 
Monica Brown’s Peruvian American heritage has inspired in her a desire to share Latino stories with children. Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Américas Award, two Pura Belpré Author Honors, and the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy. Monica is currently Professor of English at Northern Arizona University, specializing in U.S. Latino and Multicultural Literature. Visit her at monicabrown.net.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD560L
  6. Dimensions
    9.3 x 0.35 x 10.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Tricycle Press
  8. Publication date
    November 1, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0553538799
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0553538793
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Review, School Library Journal, June 1, 2011
"The pleasure and love of reading are joyfully brought forth in this simple, happily rendered tale."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2011
"Parra’s colorful folk-style illustrations of acrylics on board bring Ana’s real and imaginary worlds to life...The book is perfect for read-alouds, with occasional, often onomatopoeic Spanish words such as “quiquiriquí,” “tacatac” and “iii-aah” adding to the fun."

Review, Publishers Weekly, May 9, 2011
"Parra's naïve-styled acrylics brim with scenes of country life. A palette of salmon pinks and turquoise and sky blues, painted on board, give the book a rough-hewn, handmade quality and an innocent, childlike appeal (with her wide face, delicate features, and rouged cheeks, Ana even resembles a porcelain doll). In a metafictional ending, readers will notice that the book Ana hands the bibliotecario upon his return is this very book--fitting, as this truly is Ana's story."

Review, The Horn Book, July/August 2011
“This sample of the impact of traveling librarians on rural children, inspired by a Colombian teacher-librarian, not only celebrates their work but eloquently portrays a matchless way to inspire learning: by feeding the natural hunger for story....Small, brown-faced Ana’s enthusiasm is contagious, and the satisfying denouement, in which she donates her homemade book to the traveling collection, is just right."

About the Author

John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine painter, whose work is avidly collected. John’s books have received numerous awards, including the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora and for Green Is a Chile Pepper by Roseanne Greenfield Thong. John lives in Queens, New York, with his wife. Visit him at johnparraart.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tricycle Press; Bilingual edition (November 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553538799
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553538793
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 0.35 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and illustrations
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This book is based on a true story that takes you back into a cultural world that either you, growing up in Latin-American, or maybe your parents or grandparents, knew. It is so appropriate as it teaches the value of books and reading, but also the value of education, imagination, and appreciation of the past. I'm sure it is a story my children will always remember. I'm glad to have it in our library.
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Erin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet, imaginative story with a powerful message and beautiful pictures
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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This is the sweetest book with beautiful, vivid pictures and a message filled with generosity, imagination and heart. Both my 2 year old and 4 year old love to read it. It reminds them that some children don't have access to books and stories like they do, but they always have their imaginations.
The little girl in the book makes the best of her situation, and as much as she loves reading the stories of others and can't wait for the Biblioburro to return; she is inspired by the librarian's suggestion that she share her own stories, so she creates her own book for the Biblioburro!
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brandi c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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This is an amazing story of a young girl would loves to read. My students enjoyed this book and our deep exploration of the character. A must read!
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Alejandro Basurto
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and quality, Spanish translation is way better than expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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Excellent quality for the book and the story it tells is amazing and good for children.
My only concern when I decided to buy the book was the quality of the Spanish it would use. The translation was above what I expected (Spanish is my first language), finding only one error on the first page ("una árbol", gender mismatch).
I totally recommend this book
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Claudia Beltran
5.0 out of 5 stars Give a child a book to read. Some will love to own at least one!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2021
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This book its exellent!! So much to learn from it.
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Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great heartwarming story, based on true event.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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Excellent story. Important to know it is actually based on a true, tender, and incredible true story. You can YouTube it to learn more and see a PBS video on it.
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Rev. Joe, author of The Gospel According to Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Libraries are only available to a few
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
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Great book. Great for explaining to some USA children that children in other countries do not have libraries or ebooks in order to enjoy reading a good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My students loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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My students loved this book! We were able to keep track of characters emotions from beginning to end!
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