Estrellita Says Good-Bye to Her Island: Estrellita Se Despide de Su Isla

by Samuel Caraballo and Diane Gonzales Bertrand

Book Overview

Winner, 2002 Reading with Energy Hispanic Children's Book Award This lyrical book is Estrellita's farewell song to her island home. The gentle words paint a picture of her beloved environment in vivid strokes. She tells of the rooster calling to her in the morning, the coquf appearing in her bed, and the people that populate her lovely countryside.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558853383
• ISBN13: 9781558853386
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Pinata Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.2" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A trip to the island without leaving my home

Through the vivid illistrations, the reader is able to travel on an imaginary jounrney with Estrellita as she describe her nostalgic homeland. One is able to feel many emotions such as warmth and love. Estrellita's love for her family, culture, and homeland is clearly shown. My 3 year old absolutely loves this book. We are trying to improve our spanish and this book makes learning so enjoyable and pleasurable. I must admitt that I have read it a few times just for fun!

Great Rhymes! Makes you miss your island.

Estrellita was a great book . It was beautifully written and illustrated. I makes you think of your island (Puerto Rico). We just had the pleasure of meeting the author and we are going to buy the book for home.