La Mariposa by Francisco Jimenez

La Mariposa by Francisco Jimenez

In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their meaning. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals that our imaginations powerfully sustain us. La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, our communities, and in our schools.

Jimenez, Francisco: -

Francisco Jimenez emigrated from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, to California, where he worked for many years in the fields with his family. He received both his master's degree and his PhD from Columbia University and is now chairman of the Modern Languages and Literature Department at Santa Clara University. He is the award-winning author of The Circuit, Breaking Through, La Mariposa, and others. He lives in Santa Clara, California, with his family.

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ISBN 13	9780395816639
ISBN 10	0395816637
Title	La Mariposa
Author	Francisco Jimenez
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Houghton Mifflin
Year published	1998-09-28
Number of pages	40
Prizes	Commended for Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (Picture Book) 1998
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.