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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote:A Migrant's Tale: A Migrant's Tale


No. of pages 32

Published: 2013

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Great for age 7-18 years

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In this allegorical picture book, a young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa's return. Papa Rabbit traveled north two years ago to find work in the great carrot and lettuce fields to earn money for his family. When Papa does not return, Pancho sets out to find him. He packs Papa's favorite meal-mole, rice and beans, a heap of warm tortillas, and a jug of aguamiel-and heads north. He meets a coyote, who offers to help Pancho in exchange for some of Papa's food. They travel together until the food is gone and the coyote decides he is still hungry . . . for Pancho!Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the hardship and struggles faced by thousands of families who seek to make better lives for themselves and their children by illegally crossing the border.Praise for Pancho Rabbit and the CoyoteSTARRED REVIEWS"Tonatiuh's great strength is in the text. No word is wasted, as each emotion is clearly and poignantly expressed. The rabbits' future is unknown, but their love and faith in each other sustains them through it all. Accessible for young readers, who may be drawn to it as they would a classic fable; perfect for mature readers and the classroom, where its layers of truth and meaning can be peeled back to be examined and discussed. An incandescent, humane and terribly necessary addition to the immigrant-story shelf."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review"In both prose and art, Tonatiuh expertly balances folkloric elements with stark, modern realities; Pancho Rabbit's trip has the feel of a classic fable or fairy tale, with the untrustworthy coyote demanding more and more of him."-Publishers Weekly, starred review"The book shows the fragility of making a living, the desperation that many migrants experience, and the deep family ties that bind the characters. Classrooms studying the migrant experience will find plenty to discuss here."-School Library Journal"This will spark strong responses and needed discussion."-Booklist"Tonatiuh is so careful in weaving his allegory that his empathetic contemporary tale feels like age-old folklore, with simple but compelling text and a step-by-step escalation of the story through gripping, kid-understandable challenges."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books AwardsPura Belpre Author and Illustrator Honor book 2014New York Public Library's annual Children's Books list: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013Kirkus Best Books of 2013Best Multicultural Children's Books 2013 (Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature)Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014Notable Books for a Global Society Book Award 2014

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award. It was recognised by the Americas Award. It also was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration. It was recognised in the Author category by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Abrams .

Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he now lives.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Pura Belpre Honor For Illustration
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.

Pura Belpre Honor For Illustration
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.

Americas Award
This book was recognised by the Americas Award.

Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

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