Papa and Me
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Papa and Me

By Arthur Dorros, Rudy Gutierrez (Illustrator)

A boy and his papa share a bond beyond words.

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32 pages· 578 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy and his papa navigate their day speaking both Spanish and English, but their true connection is through the unspoken language of love. This bilingual picture book beautifully captures their deep bond, inviting readers to explore the warmth and affection that transcends words. As they share moments together, the story highlights the universal message of love between a parent and child, leaving readers to ponder the power of connection beyond language.

From the publisher

In Papá and Me, a young boy and his papa may speak both Spanish and English, but the most important language they speak is the language of love. In this beautiful bilingual picture book, Arthur Dorros portrays the close bond between father and son, with lush paintings by Rudy Gutierrez. Fans of Abuelo; Abuela; and La Isla will be thrilled by this multigenerational picture book that emphasizes the overall message of love between a parent and child.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
578
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about familiesBooks about childhoodBooks about father-son relationshipsBooks about city life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
124587
Publication
Published
April 22, 2014
First published
May 1, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060581589

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