Grandma's Gift by Eric Velasquez

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This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school... read more

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Eric: A young boy of African and Puerto Rican heritage living in New York City
Grandma: Eric's grandmother who lives in El Barrio—Spanish Harlem

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“We both stood there, just staring at the amazing painting. The gentleman seemed to be looking back at us. He seemed so real—much like someone we might see walking around El Barrio. I couldn't believe that this was a painting in a museum.”
Eric

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El Barrio: Spanish Harlem in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Grandma's kitchen

First Sentence edit see section history

¡Feliz Navidad, Eric!" My teacher walked me to the classroom door, where my grandmother was waiting to take me back to her apartment for my winter break.

Glossary edit see section history

Pasteles: A traditional food from Puerto Rico made with dough, meat and salsa and wrapped in a banana leaf.

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Authors & Contributors edit see section history

Eric Velasquez (Author)

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Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Walker & Company
Country: USA
Publication Date: October 12, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-8027-2082-5
Page Count: 40

Awards edit see section history

Pura Belpré Award (2011: Illustrator, Winner)

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Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Multicultural Stories › Hispanic & Latino
Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › Multigenerational
Books › Children's Books › Holidays & Festivals › Christmas
Books › Children's Books › Arts & Music › Art › Painting
Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8 › Picture Books

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