Author: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Creator: Geronimo Garcia
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 737149

Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2

ISBN: 0938317334
EAN: 9780938317333
ASIN: 0938317334

Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
When Little Diego gets a Superman outfit for his birthday, he hopes to fly across the border to Mexico to be with his grandfather whom he loves.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Great grandpa love August 13, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

It's an excellent book, it proves that there is great love amongst grandkids and grandparents. Something not everyone has.

5 out of 5 stars

This Book Draws In Both Kids and Adults Alike March 4, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

The first half of this book has some humorous interactions between Diego and his sister which draw in and entertain children. The second half of the book draws in adults, causing them to feel both the sadness of missing a far-off relative and the joy of reuniting with them. Without ever saying "I love you," both Diego and his grandfather teach us in a few short words that love between family members is what really matters, and can transcend all barriers. When Little Diego finally gets to see Papa Diego, it is the best day of his life.

Even though it is long for a picture book, A Gift From Papa Diego can be read aloud by an adult in as little as 20 minutes. If your story time is shorter than that, breaking it into segments is easy. There are several logical stopping places that provide suspense for the next reading session. A wonderful story and excellent bilingual text in side-by-side format!

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for kids. The illustrations are unique! September 28, 1999
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

The book tells the story of a young boy living in El Paso,Tx who misses his beloved grandfather who lives across the border in Chihuahua,Mexico. This book touches the heart as few others do. It is both touching and funny. My students loved its message that the best gifts are those from the heart. It was great to have a story set in their own hometown! The illustrator's use of clay really awed my students and encouraged them to try it instead of drawing. They thought the 3-dimensional aspects brought the characters to life!