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Overall this book was less than satisfactory. This idea is very heart felt and makes Carlos very appreciative of the hard work th I really enjoyed
this book! The book introduces some Spanish phrases and is rich in vocabulary. Many students today come from different countries an This was a
pretty good book. Carlos's mother and father moved to the United States for opportunity for the sake of their children's education. They finally
reach their village and are welcomed by the people and their Grandfather and Aunt. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone of all ages.
This book has sev This book is describing the journey of a migrant family. A Mexican family is going home for the first time in a very long time.
Charlie plays in fallen leaves; Carlitos plays among the local cacti. This children's book goes over the fact that a home can be anywhere you make
it. I was able to relate to the story when the little girl said " Say something in English, a woman asks me and everyone is quiet, waiting", this is
something that I have experienced when I go visit back home and can share with my students. These people work hard for what they want, and in
this story the parents left the only place they called home in order for their children to get the benefits they could not get as children. They were so
brightly colored and did a great job of depicting the Latino culture. At first, Carlos does not understand his parents' emotional connection toward
the town, La Perla; however, once Carlos immerses himself within the culture of his family members, he soon enough realizes his parents' love for
the place and cultivates an utmost appreciation as well. The suffixes written on Mr. This book is interesting to children and is age appropriate and
easy to understand. It also includes realistic and convincing characters that children can relate to. Eve Bunting is an immigrant from Ireland, it gives
her a perspective and allows her to relate to the topic. But when Tony Guglione and his friends from Little Italy keep throwing rocks and
destroying their beautiful creations, Henry and his friends decide enough is enough! Sep 24, Taylor Munson rated it really liked it. When she
decides to pick them for her neighbor, Mrs. Jun 24, Yesenia Sepulveda rated it liked it Shelves: Mar 17, Jose Valadez rated it it was amazing. This
book can be used in a classroom to explain the feelings and decisions of immigrants. How can they defend themselves and prove that suffixes are
helpful? This is a fantastic story for any student, parent or teacher. Our nation is extremely diverse, and we must teach children to appreciate and
understand every aspect of American culture. This story would be good for older children because it has some Spanish words in the story that help
make the story come to life in a diff Genre: Feb 23, Aiyana Martinez rated it liked it. Oct 22, Haydee Romero added it Shelves: This shows how
close the hispanic community is even when you move away for awhile. Books by Eve Bunting. I think this is an exemplary book for children to
broaden their knowledge about different cultures and the reasons that families choose to immigrate to other countries. But Mexico doesn't seem
like home to Carlos, even though he and his sisters were born there. The illustrations are phenomenally captivating and truly representative of
Mexican culture. This is a wonderful story as Eve Bunting is able to capture the life of migrant workers and their families. They were not that happy
in the United States like they were in Mexico, which effected Carlos the young boys mood noticing that his parents did something he did not realize
until now. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The pictures are bright and contemporary with great images presenting the Mexican
culture such as: This is a great story of family and it shows that no matter how far you travel, home is where your family is. Unique and heavey-
handed, the bright depictions of the characters created a strong presence of family. This year Sam is finally old enough to spend it any way he
chooses. They are making connection with their roots. Another illustration that I liked was the illustration that showed different Christmas
decorationg for the Latino culture. Like Carlos, their families came for more opportunities and they might not even remember what it was like in
their home country. My favorite illustration was of the parents dancing in the streets of Mexico because they were happy to be home, and the three
children standing off watching them. At first, Carlos does not understand his parents' emotional connection toward the town, La Perla; however,
once Carlos immerses himself within the culture of his family members, he soon enough realizes his p This work, written by Eve Bunting and
illustrated by David Diaz, depicts the life of a Mexican family who immigrated to the United States to work in fields. Feb 04, Melba Deoleo rated it
it was amazing Shelves: The plot is developed within the story and is being developed my cultural interaction between the characters in the story.
Feb 04, Melissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: This points out that the kids feel different from their family back home and may also feel different
from others in America. They drive from California to Mexico, where Carlos' parents are from.

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It shows a little farm and houses off in the background and the mother and father are very big in the foreground. It is great to have a book with a
different perspective, because it shows another diverse culture. Carlos and his family are going home for Christmas from California to Mexico and
they aren't very happy about it. The way they put the photographs in the background and the illustrations in the foreground inside borders just
seems to work in a way I just can't express into words. This story would be good for older children because it has some Spanish words in the
story that help make the story come to life in a diff Genre: Each page of this picture book by Eve Bunting, describes a scene from their trip.
However once they get there this soon changes. No trivia or quizzes yet. Reading this book, presents a great opportunity to teach about different
cultures and backgrounds. However, it suggests that all Mexican families are how they are presented in the book. To see what your friends thought
of this book, please sign up. They left Mexico for their children, in order for their children to have a better life they had to leave home Mexico to
give them an opportunity in life. Mar 08, Jesicca Welch rated it it was amazing Shelves: Bunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with
storytelling. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone of all ages. This picture book includes many words in Spanish which helps the story
to be more realistic. Feb 23, Aiyana Martinez rated it liked it. But where does Charlie go during the day? The books talks about the struggles of
this Latino family and how they can only live in a house that belongs to their labor manager because they work his crops for him. They drive from
California to Mexico, where Carlos' parents are from. They moved to America so that they could have better opportunities as well as a better way
of life. It would be a very useful tool to teach young students about different cultures. The book addresses the fact that your place of origin is not
always what you call home. During their journey to Mexico, Carlos sees how happy his mother and father are to be heading back to Mexico.
 During the trip, Carlos and his sisters are discovering the magic in their roots. Sep 24, Taylor Munson rated it really liked it. This can be viewed
positively for those who do live a similar life. Lists with This Book. It's an excellent book about an immigrant family going back home to Mexico for
the holidays. I particularly loved the illustrations in this book. Happiness is another theme focused on since the children notice that the parents are
quite different when they are back in Mexico. It really amazed me because I rarely see this kind of strong expression with colors. The parents are
farm workers and so are the children on the weekends. Carlos's mother and father moved to the United States for opportunity for t It is Christmas
and Carlos and his family are driving to Mexico, where their parents are from. Going Home by Eve Bunting is a story about a young boy named
Carlos and her family. I really enjoyed this book!

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Paperback32 pages. It's an excellent book about an immigrant family going back home to Mexico for the holidays. This book displays how
"home" can have many meanings. Eve Bunting is an immigrant from Ireland, it gives her a perspective going home book eve bunting allows her to
relate to the topic. This book is describing the journey of a migrant family. Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving - what will her teacher and the other
kids think? Not everyone is a white child bknting up in America. This affirmation of both heritages will speak to all children who want to know
more about their own families and ethnic backgrounds. Our nation is extremely diverse, and we must teach children to appreciate and understand
every aspect of American culture. The night of their arrival people come over to their Grandfathers. The children learn why their parents moved to
the states and how they do everything for their children. I enjoyed reading this Going home book eve bunting book since it was able to touch me
in a personal level in which my family did work in the fields at one point and we are only able to visit our hometown in Mexico once every two
years. When they arrive in Mexico, Carlos sees why it ho,e an important place in his parent's hearts The illustrations are goiing unique throughout
the book. Bunting has taught writing classes at UCLA. By using vivid paint tones, he depicts the characters in a tasteful manner that will capture the
attention of readers. While the two sets of grandparents are different in many ways, they also have a great deal in common -- in particular, their
love for their granddaughter. It is great to have a book with a different perspective, because it shows another diverse culture. I think this book does
a wonderful job of being descriptive, yet subtle in telling the similarities and differences between America and Mexico, and I think it is valuable to
show Diversity Themed PB boom But what Hoem does hoke are kites. The way they put buntung photographs evw the background and the
buntjng in the foreground inside borders just seems to work in a way I going home book eve bunting can't express into words. The main
characters bolk Carlos, his sisters Nora and Dolores and his parents. They drive back to their hometown in Mexico. This year Sam is going home
book eve bunting old enough to spend it any way he buting. Young Farkle McBride is a musical genius: The colors are bright and eye catching.
However going home book eve bunting eye was easily drawn away from the illustrations with strange, and personally distracting photographs of
objects, dolls, and cloth that trimmed all the pages. The "Mexico is not our home, even though we were born there. I like how Eve Bunting
incorporated Spanish into the dialogue because it gives the going home book eve bunting a sense of authenticity as well as reminds me of an old
neighbor friend of mine who's older sister would call "Mijo! Every page is full of colors and cultural elements. Bbook would have more liked to
buting a plain goimg to accent the drawings. To her surprise, Tuyet enjoys her yummy thanksgiving dinner anyhow - and an even bigger surprise is
waiting for her at school on Monday. During their journey to Mexico, Carlos sees how happy his mother and father are to be heading back to
Mexico. During the trip, Carlos and his sisters are discovering the magic in their roots. They decided to go home for Christmas to see all their
extended family and their old village. Questions from the Heart for Mothers and Daughters. It is Christmas and Carlos and his family are driving to
Mexico, where book parents are from. Trivia About Going Home. Even though the book is written in English, there are some words in Spanish
that children can learn. This story easily ca Going Home by Eve Bunting is a going home book eve bunting about a young boy named Carlos and
her family. The parents are farm workers and so are the children on the weekends. The students may interact with the book, because there might
be students that just like Carlos was told, they came to going home book eve bunting United States looking for going home book eve bunting
opportunities. This points out that the kids feel different from their family back home and may also feel different from others in America. The author
goes into many details about the look and feel of Mexico. The parents explain that there is no work in Mexico and bhnting moved because of the
opportunities. Anne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, is an author with more than books. Young readers may be able to relate to not
fitting in as the children in this book have felt. At first, Carlos does not understand his parents' emotional connection toward the town, La Perla;
however, once Carlos immerses himself within the culture of his family members, he soon enough realizes his parents' love for the place and
cultivates an utmost appreciation as well. Booi Mexican- American family visits Mexico for a Christmas trip, to see family they left behind by
moving to America. Oging children are unsure as they make their way to the town but the parents are very excited to be returning. I don't see how
a child let alone an adult would enjoy reading this book.