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Picture Book · Ages 0–9 · 2017 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
My First-Generation Family
Written by Claudia Harrington · Illustrated by Zoe Persico
Part of the My Family series
A classmate discovers the true meaning of family during a visit to Manny's home.
3.3 Goodreads · 28 ratings
32 pages· 706 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 550L
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Bookroo's summary
When Lenny visits Manny's home, he uncovers the vibrant life of a first-generation family from Mexico. From taxi rides with Papa to Mama's delicious dinners, Lenny learns that love, not origin, defines a family. As he witnesses the warmth and unity in Manny's household, Lenny's perspective on family is forever changed. What surprises await him in this heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and familial bonds?
From the publisher
My First-Generation Family is the story of a normal day in Manny’s life. When classmate Lenny visits his home, he discovers Manny’s family moved here from Mexico. Who picks up Manny from school in a taxi? Papa! Who brings home dinner from her restaurant job? Mama! Who reads Manny’s bedtime story? Mama and Papa! Lenny realizes love makes a family. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 706
- Reading age
- 0–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.29
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 191400
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Looking Glass Library
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781532130182
- LCCN
- 2017930509
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