Grandma's Gift was written by Eric Velasquez and is a 2011 Pura Belpre award winner.
Velasquez, E. (2010). Grandma's Gift. New York, NY: Walker Publishing Company.
Eric, the main character, must spend his Christmas holiday with his grandmother in El Barrio, a part of the city. Eric has an assignment that take shim to the MET, where he discovers a love for art. Eric’s parents join them for Christmas Eve dinner, and his grandma gives him a sketchbook and colored pencils to aide in his journey toward becoming an artist.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in this book are realistic and well planned. Colors are vibrant and pull your eyes in to study the pictures as you read. You receive a great portrayal of different lifestyles and cultures.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in this book are realistic and well planned. Colors are vibrant and pull your eyes in to study the pictures as you read. You receive a great portrayal of different lifestyles and cultures.
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