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by Pat Mora (Author), Cecily Lang (Illustrator)
A multi-generational story that follows young Pablo on his birthday as he anticipates seeing how his abuelito (grandfather) has decorated a tree planted on the day Pablo was adopted.
Each year on his birthday, a young Mexican American boy looks forward to seeing how his grandfather has decorated the tree he planted on the day the boy was adopted. A charming story about a sweet tradition a boy and his grandfather share, "Lang's clever cut-paper collages fill each page like a photo album with picture after picture of a family history that sparkles with love and a sense of belonging" (Booklist).Back Jacket
With simple text and bright cut-paper art, 'Pablo's Tree' captures the special relationship between grandparent and child.
Author Biography
Pat Mora is a well-known poet and author of many children's books, including Pablo's Tree. She divides her time between Cincinnati, Ohio and the Southwest.
Cecily Lang illustrated Pablo's Tree and has also illustrated textbooks and magazines. She lives in New York City.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.35 x 8.37 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 1994
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (1994)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Pablo's Tree
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
