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What is a neighborhood made of? Is it made up of houses, stop signs, and schoolyards, or is it made up of something more? In Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito, the paintings of artist José Ramírez bring the sights and sounds of Quinito's world to life. This unique neighborhood journey is both an innocent and insightful look into a young boy's understanding of his community.
Quinito is a very busy boy; after all, he helps hold the neighborhood together. How else would his teacher, Mr. Gómez, know his mami is a carpenter, and his abuela is a truck-driver? As Quinito explores his neighborhood, he passes Tía's beautiful murals, hears laughter coming from Tita's clown school, and smells the delicious bread Rafi and Luis are baking. Everyone in Quinito's neighborhood has an important job, and each friend and neighbor values everyone else. Quinito knows that his neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops—it's made up of all the people he knows and loves.
Author Ina Cumpiano weaves together a story about community filled with warmth, wonder, and acceptance. Each job is important, each gender is equally able, and each person is cherished. The jewel-like paintings of José Ramírez vibrate with life and energy, displaying a child's pride and enthusiasm for his neighborhood. Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito will encourage readers to examine the boundless array of careers, and will inspire children and their families to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods.
This book is intended for children ages 3 to 6. We have used California Standards for kindergarten to guide the activities in this Teacher's Guide.
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Community:
Importance of community; interrelationship of community members
Family:
Importance of family
Jobs:
Exploring different jobs and careers; Non-traditional gender roles
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| Ina Cumpiano, a Puerto Rican poet and translator who lives in a bustling neighborhood in San Francisco, California, has published nearly twenty books for children. She has had many different jobs, but so far her favorite has been as a grandmother to her ten grandchildren, ages two to thirteen. |
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José Ramírez was born in Los Angeles, California. A gifted artist, he is also a second grade teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. His paintings, sculptures, and tile murals have been shown in museums, galleries, bookstores, coffee shops, and public spaces in the United States and abroad. This is his fourth book for children. |
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Our thanks to the Irwin Home Equity Foundation for their support in the production of this Teacher's Guide.
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