It's the fourth of July, and Joe and his parents have come to watch the big parade. They join the crowd that lines the street. People are talking and laughing and joking. But "where is Uncle Louie?" Joe wonders, as the high school band marches by, with twirlers out front flinging their batons high in the air. A mariachi band plays the national anthem. There are clowns, too, and a parade of horses. But there is no sign of Uncle Louie. Now Joe worries that Uncle Louie will miss the big parade. Then Joe sees a flash of chrome. Here come the lowriders! Kathy Whitehead's joyous story captures the thrill of watching an Independence Day parade in the American Southwest. Pablo Torrecilla's spirited illustrations capture the parade's big event: the arrival of the lowriders. But where in the world is Uncle Louie?

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Boyds Mills Press .

Kathy Whitehead taught elementary school for several years and continues to work as a substitute teacher. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in College Station, Texas. Pablo Torrecilla, who grew up in Madrid, Spain, has illustrated a number of books for children. He now resides in California.