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Publication
Scholastic (1998), Edition: 1St Edition
Description
Because he can only speak Spanish, Francisco, son of a migrant worker, has trouble when he begins first grade, but his fascination with the caterpillar in the classroom helps him begin to fit in.
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LibraryThing member Rebecca90
Summary: Francisco can not speak or understand English when he begins school, but finds his way to having friends and a place in the class when he wins a blue ribbon for his drawing of the butterfly.
Reaction: I like this book, it give understanding to the difficulties children can have when they do
Extension: This is a good project book for English/Spanish learning words and also for the process of the cocoon/butterfly. It is a great way for children to get an understanding of how hard it can be for someone that can not speak English.
Reaction: I like this book, it give understanding to the difficulties children can have when they do
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not understand, not just due to the language spoken, but also due to developmental disabilities.Extension: This is a good project book for English/Spanish learning words and also for the process of the cocoon/butterfly. It is a great way for children to get an understanding of how hard it can be for someone that can not speak English.
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LibraryThing member NMiller22
Because he can only speak Spanish, Francisco, son of a migrant worker, has trouble when he begins first grade.
Awards
Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (Commended Title — 1998)
CCBC Choices (1998)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (12th Edition: 1996-1998)
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ISBN
0439687632 / 9780439687638