Book Resume

for Abuela by Arthur Dorros and Elisa Kleven

Professional book information and credentials for Abuela.

1 Professional Review
1 Book Award
Selected for 1 State/Province List

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Grade Levels:*
Grades PK-2
Lexile Level:
510L

Cultural Experience:
Latino (US / Canada)
Genre:
Fairy Tales / Folklore
Picture Book
Year Published:
1991

14 Subject Headings

The following 14 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Abuela).

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From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Rosalma and her Spanish-speaking abuela (grandmother) spend the day together in a city park where the two of them share an imaginary flight over the city. All of Abuela's comments and observations are made in Spanish, while either the context or Rosalma's translations into English make her statements clear for non-Spanish speakers. Elisa Kleven's vibrant, mixed-media collages add colorful whimsy to this visual and verbal delight. Winner, 1991 CCBC Caldecott Discussion. (Ages 4-7)

CCBC Choices 1991 © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1991. Used with permission.

1 Book Awards & Distinctions

Abuela was recognized by committees of professional librarians and educators for the following book awards and distinctions.

CCBC Choices, Selection, 1991

1 Selection for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists

Abuela was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.

United States Lists (1)

New York

On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Summer Reading 2016, Picture Books

Primary Source Statement on Creating Abuela

Elisa Kleven on creating Abuela:

This primary source recording with Arthur Dorros was created to provide readers insights directly from the book's creator into the backstory and making of this book.

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Citation: Kleven, Elisa. "Meet-the-Author Recording | Abuela." TeachingBooks, https://library.teachingbooks.net/bookResume/t/54. Accessed 31 January, 2025.

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*Grade levels are determined by certified librarians utilizing editorial reviews and additional materials. Relevant age ranges vary depending on the learner, the setting, and the intended purpose of a book.