A collection of celebratory poems by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón, highlight the importance of family, community, nature, and dreams. In this collection of seventeen bilingual verses, Francisco X. Alarcón explores the role of dreams, hopes and aspirations of individuals, and the life of a little boy growing up in both Mexico and California. The simple free verse poems celebrate childhood experiences, family, Mexican American culture, the environment, peace, and the future. A great read for ages 7 and up, this wildly illustrated book is sure to make children’s imagination spark!
