Tricycle
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 32
Published: 2007
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"Tricycle" by Alfonso Ruano is a poignant exploration of childhood and the complexities of growing up. The story revolves around a young boy who navigates the challenges of his turbulent home life while discovering the joys and freedoms of his neighborhood. Through his trusty tricycle, he embarks on adventures that illustrate his imagination and resilience. As he encounters various characters, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. The narrative captures the innocence of youth while delving into deeper themes of hardship and hope, making it a touching coming-of-age tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Groundwood Books .
Elisa Amado was born in Guatemala and now lives in Toronto. Amado's other children's books include What Are You Doing? and Why Are You Doing That? Abraham Urias was born in El Salvador and immigrated to America during the civil war. He works as a designer at Warner Bros in Los Angeles.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.