Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote

Tonatiuh, D. (2013). Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant’s Tale (Tomas Rivera

Mexican-American Children’s Book Award (Awards)) (Illustrated ed.). Harry N. Abrams.

Summary:

After a drought, Papa Rabbit had to set out north to find a job. The family waited for a long time until Pancho decided to look for his dad that never returned. As Pancho meets Coyote, they embark on an adventure

Tonatiuh incorporated gorgeous pictures that helped narrate the story. Additionally, the illustrations captivated the essence of the characters and their relationships. The story conveys the themes of friendship, determination, trust, and immigration. This book is a great resource for ELL students as it exposes vocabulary in Spanish for cultural authenticity. Also, this book could be used for the reader's theater. Additionally, this book could be used to expose children to the hardships and struggles families face when they seek to make better lives for themselves and their children by illegally crossing the borders.

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