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kathens94's review
4.0
In this book, a young boy named Mario and his father go through an arduous journey from El Salvador to America where the boy’s mother is waiting for them. The boy’s mother has just sent him a new gift – new shoes for his journey! Along the way, Mario works hard to protect his shoes from the various elements as they make their way to the United States border.
crowyhead's review
4.0
This is a great, relevant picture book for older kids. Mario and his father are leaving home in El Salvador to rejoin Mario's mother in the United States. Mario gets brand new shoes for the journey, and the story is told through what happens to his shoes (and thus, to him) all the way through three countries into the US.
The only thing I wished for was a little bit more background on why Mario's family was separated, and why he and his father needed to make the dangerous journey. But this is a great one to read with elementary-age kids as they learn about refugees and immigrants.
The only thing I wished for was a little bit more background on why Mario's family was separated, and why he and his father needed to make the dangerous journey. But this is a great one to read with elementary-age kids as they learn about refugees and immigrants.
hopejrc's review
5.0
Anyone who thinks some topics are too tough for kids to grasp just needs to pick up a picture book. The way this story shows the journey of someone crossing borders through the perspective of a boy and his new pair of shoes (that are not so new by the end) is just perfect. The movement in the illustrations really add to the feel of the shoes moving through each new leg of the journey. All around great read
beecheralyson's review
A young boy travel with his father from El Salvador to the United States to meet up with his mother. I need to think about this one.
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