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“Makes an ordinary day seem extraordinary. Their special bond will resonate with children and parents, wherever they live and whatever their language.”

—School Library Journal

“From the time they wake up in the morning, a Latino boy ad his father have fun. Exuberant unframed double-page pictures celebrate the loving connection between parent and child.”

—Booklist

“The text, mostly written in English, flows effortlessly. Gutierrez’ art, meanwhile, spectacularly spotlights the close relationship between father and son.”

—Washington Post

Papá and Me

Written by Arthur Dorros
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Published by HarperCollins

In Papá and Me, a young boy and his papa may speak both Spanish and English, but the most important language they speak is the language of love.

In this beautiful bilingual picture book, Arthur Dorros portrays the close bond between father and son, with lush paintings by Rudy Gutierrez.

Primary ISBN: 9780060581565
Publication Date: April 2008
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book , Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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