Gracias/Thanks. Pat Mora. Illus. by John Parra. New York: Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2009. 32 pages. $17.95 (Hardcover). ISBN 978-1-60060-258-0. K-2. Bilingual.
From the moment the bright rays of the sun shine through his window until the moment a cricket plays him a lullaby, the young male narrator of Gracias/Thanks shows his appreciation for everything and everyone in his life. The exuberant observation of childhood gives a new twist to the universal message of thanks as even the smallest creatures and basic items get recognized. The English and Spanish texts flow naturally thanks to the imagery and figurative language employed by the award winning Mora. The acrylic, double paged masterpieces of award winning illustrator John Parra give the story further depth as they depict the memories, experiences, and culture of this young boy and his extended family. The blend of complex, detailed illustrations and simple concept of giving thanks makes Gracias/Thanks a great discussion starter as well as a challenge for the reader to look in to their own life. Highly Recommended.
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