2014, Alfred A. Knopf
available in paper ($7.99) and HC ($16.99)
32 pgs.
Goodreads rating: 3.97 - 234 ratings
My rating: 4
Endpapers: A large, faint American flage with the words of the pledge in bold font
1st line/s: 'On Monday when I get to school, my teacher, Mrs. Adams, asks, "Did your great-aunt pass her test?"'
My comments: A good story and I very much enjoyed the illustrations. Ms. Mora and Ms. Martinez collaborate on this story based on their great-aunt, who they called Lobo, who became an American citizen in her late 70s. It's also a story about memorizing The Pledge of Allegiance - both remembering the words and thinking about what they mean. Very much recommended.
Goodreads: Patriotism across the generations as a little girl and her great aunt learn the Pledge of Allegiance together.
Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school-at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together-asking questions and sharing stories and memories-until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts.
Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school-at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together-asking questions and sharing stories and memories-until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts.
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