Tomas, the son of migrant workers, spends his summer following crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long hard days in the field. At night they listen to Grandfather's stories until Tomas knows them all by heart. When Grandfather tells Tomas that there are more stories in the library, a whole new world is opened for a young reader. Mora's inspirational story suggests all that libraries--and education--can make possible. Full color.
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Tomas, the son of migrant workers, spends his summer following crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long hard days in the field. At night they listen to Grandfather's stories until Tomas knows them all by heart. When Grandfather tells Tomas that there are more stories in the library, a whole new world is opened for a young reader. Mora's inspirational story suggests all that libraries--and education--can make possible. Full color.
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Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
1997
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18071409290
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
1997
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18072509083
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
09/1997
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15781030873
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Like New. Pictorial hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, appears new and unread, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
09/1997
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17829903916
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New in new dust jacket. New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory.
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
1997
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17738296610
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Fine jacket. A picture book for children based on an incident in the life of Tomas Rivera, an acclaimed Chicano writer who served as the Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author. While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tombas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.