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| The Upside Down Boy / El nino de cabeza | 
 enlarge | Author: Juan Felipe Herrera
Creator: Elizabeth Gomez
Publisher: Children's Book Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 637225
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), Spanish (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Bilingual
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0892391626
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780892391622
ASIN: 0892391626
Publication Date: January 18, 2000
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Product Description
The Upside Down Boy is Juan Felipe Herrera's memoir of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school for the first time. Jaunito is bewildered by the new school and misses the warmth of country life. Everything he does feels upside down: He eats lunch when it's recess, he goes out to play when it's time for lunch, and his tongue feels like a rock when he speaks English. But his sensitive teacher and loving family help him find his voice through poetry, art, and music.
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 Captivating and lyrical! December 12, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My seven-year old was absolutely captivated by this book. It is a heart-warming story, perfect for those who know how it feels to be a newcomer and at the same time illuminating to those who do not. The words are poetic and lyrical. The playful illustrations are strikingly beautiful, full of color, emotion, and expression. It is especially appropriate for children who have moved or are moving. However, anyone can enjoy the poetic message of love and support.
 Adjusting to New Culture August 30, 2006
In this sequel to Calling the Doves, Juanito's farm-worker parents settle down so that he can go to school. Suddenly, everything Juanito does feels upside down, but a sensitive teacher and devoted family help him make a place for himself. A 2000 Smithsonian Notable Book for Children. (summary by the Latino Recommended Reading List from the Association of American Publishers's * Publishing Latino Voices for America Task Force)
 We have to teach a proper Spanish foundation November 17, 2005
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
Porque este empeno en publicar libros en un espanol tan mal hablado?? porque enredar a la gente con palabras como 'troca'?? Aparte de que suena horrible y naco, es super incorrecto!
The Upside Down Boy July 11, 2000
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This multi-cultural storybook celebrates diversity through both the telling of the story and the inclusion of two languages: English and Spanish. Juanito is the son of migrant workers from Mexico. Neither of his parents had the opportunity to complete school, but realize the importance of education. When Juanito reaches school age, his parents settle down so that he may regularly attend. At first the new schedules feel strange to Juanito and he is often doing the wrong thing during designated times. However, once he adjusts, he discovers his beautiful singing voice, artistic talent, and receives high marks for a poem he wrote. He and his parents are proud of the success Juanito finds in school despite the challenge of adapting to an unfamiliar language and culture. The vibrant illustrations promote the positive feeling towords multiculturalism portrayed in this picture storybook.
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