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Synopsis
Kate slowly becomes friends with her new caregiver, Rosa, who tells Kate about life in Guatemala and about Juana, her own daughter, who lives with Rosa's mother back in Guatemala.
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Kindergarten-Grade 2?A heartwarming story about a young girl and her Guatemalan babysitter. When Kate first meets Rosa, she isn't sure that she'll like her, especially since Rosa doesn't speak much English. However, the woman gives her a cloth doll and over time the two forge a special relationship. Through the well-written, first-person narrative, children learn about friendship, a different culture, and a new language. The Spanish words used throughout are defined in context and in an appended glossary (no pronunciation guide). Average-quality watercolor illustrations with brightly painted borders appear on every page. They do an adequate job of portraying the characters and of depicting Rosa's homeland. An appealing read-aloud with a multicultural theme.?Maria Redburn, Collier County Public Library, Immokalee, FL
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Ages 5^-8. Kate is unhappy about having a new baby-sitter who speaks Spanish, but Rosa breaks the ice by giving her a cloth doll from Guatemala. Newly arrived in Los Angeles, Rosa works hard to learn English and talks to Kate about her home in Guatemala, how life is harder but slower there, and how she misses her six-year-old daughter, Juana. When Rosa returns to Guatemala to be with her daughter, Kate is very sad but understands and sends a favorite doll as a special gift for Juana. Paterson's sunny watercolors paint the happy times Kate and Rosa spend together as well as Rosa's descriptions of her home and daughter. A brief note about Guatemala and a glossary of Spanish words (unfortunately without pronunciation guides) are appended. Strikingly similar to Spurr's Lupe and Me, a chapter book reviewed in this issue, this picture book tells a contemporary story about the special friendship that develops between a young girl and her Latina babysitter, and the cultural bridge that is built through their relationship. Annie Ayres
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Gracias, Rosa
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Whitman & Company, Albert, 1995
ISBN 10: 0807530247
ISBN 13: 9780807530245
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Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). First Edition first Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4725102-6
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Gracias, Rosa
Published by
Whitman & Company, Albert, 1995
ISBN 10: 0807530247
ISBN 13: 9780807530245
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Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). First Edition first Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18726013-6
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Gracias, Rosa
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0807530247.G
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Gracias, Rosa
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Concept Books (edition ), 1995
ISBN 10: 0807530247
ISBN 13: 9780807530245
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0807530247-11-1
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Gracias, Rosa
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0807530247I4N10
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Gracias, Rosa
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Paterson, Diane (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0807530247