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“An early morning wake-up call is an exciting adventure for the young narrator here, who goes with Father on a horseback ride through the usually busy city where they live. …It’s a wonderful example of a narrative about a family doing interesting things together in their community. The Afro-Panamanian community ties are evident and will provide opportunities for some readers to compare and contrast this experience to their own. …The pictures also reflect a deep love between the father and child as well as for the horses. This is a lovely depiction of a parent sharing their culture with their child in a way that will feel refreshingly new and happily familiar.”

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Mi Papá Es un Cowboy (My Daddy Is a Cowboy)

Written by Stephanie Seales
Illustrated by C.G. Esperanza
Published by Vintage Español

Antes del amanecer, una niña y su papá cepillan sus caballos y salen a recorrer juntos las calles de una ciudad que despierta lentamente. Mientras trotan, Papá cuenta historias de vaqueros, de amistad y orgullo.

La pequeña descubre que ella también se siente fuerte y acompañada mientras monta a caballo, como los cowboys. Ella también es uno de ellos.

Escrito de manera reflexiva y lírica por Stephanie Seales, este álbum ilustrado tiene las vibrantes ilustraciones de C. G. Esperanza, galardonado con los premios Coretta Scott King y Pura Belpré por sus trabajos previos.

Look for the English version, My Daddy Is a Cowboy.

Primary ISBN: 9798890982469
Publication Date: December 2024
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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