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danicamidlil's review against another edition
3.0
I like how we never find out where her family came to America from. She could be from any Spanish speaking country with a water front.
I'm a little worried that Tia Isa is driving without a license (let alone any driving lessons) at the end of the book...
I'm a little worried that Tia Isa is driving without a license (let alone any driving lessons) at the end of the book...
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
This story was a bit long for a picture book but had lovely artwork and a satisfying ending.
kellymc03's review against another edition
3.0
Wasn't my favorite of the current Red Clover nominees. But a good read to kids and talk about saving money.
trgrant2310's review against another edition
4.0
Summary: This story is about a girl that wants to help her aunt save and purchase a car. The purpose of the car is to take the family to the beach. The girl surprises her aunt with the money she saved up from doing various small jobs for people around her town.
Evaluation: This story incorporated Spanish words throughout it. For example, Tia means Aunt. I think it is important for different languages to be a part of classroom readings. Seeing the different jobs that the girl came up with to save money was interesting and kept me wondering what else she would do.
Teaching Idea: I would use this story to teach about economics and the importance of saving money for goods that you want to buy. I would have the students think about something they would like to have and brainstorm ways that they could save money for that item. This could also integrate math as students add up the money they would save in different ways.
Evaluation: This story incorporated Spanish words throughout it. For example, Tia means Aunt. I think it is important for different languages to be a part of classroom readings. Seeing the different jobs that the girl came up with to save money was interesting and kept me wondering what else she would do.
Teaching Idea: I would use this story to teach about economics and the importance of saving money for goods that you want to buy. I would have the students think about something they would like to have and brainstorm ways that they could save money for that item. This could also integrate math as students add up the money they would save in different ways.
tcbueti's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this this title, with its message of strong family ties and the value of working toward a goal (or two). It's also just a great story, and the illustrations are terrific--vivid and lively, with lots of personality. Spanish words sprinkled throughout make this a natural choice for sharing with a Spanish class.
bkwrm127's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the retro illustrations, the car with wings the color of the ocean, and the Tia and her niece that work to make their dream come true in spite of being told it is "rrrridículo."
raquelstecher's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely, by far one of my favorite picture books ever. I wish I could carry a copy around with me and show it to everybody. I love it that much.
kay_reads_'s review against another edition
3.0
Liked this a lot! Lovely illustrations, sweet surprises throughout. Lengthier, perhaps better for older children.