The little doctor = El doctorcito / by/por Juan J. Guerra ; illustrations by/ilustraciones de Victoria Castillo ; translation by/traduccion de Gabriela Baeza Ventura.
Edition:
[VOX edition]
Publisher:
Library IdeasLLC,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
1 audio-eneabled book (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Book originally published: Houston, Texas : Pinata Books, Arte Publico Press, [2017]. Vox Books -- books that talk! "The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read"--Publisher's website. VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter. Read by Anthony Michael Lopez.
Summary:
Salvador raced home from school to share exciting news with his abuela: he made an A+ on his science test! But at home, he learns that his grandmother needs his help. She is going to the doctor and wants her grandson to interpret for her. Abuela is nervous because she has never been to a doctor in the United States. In El Salvador, she either saw a curandera or drank te de manzanilla when she felt sick. When he learns that none of the physicians speak Spanish, the boy realizes that he is completely responsible for making sure the doctor understands his grandmother and that she understands his instructions! But in spite of his help, the visit does not go well. The doctor rushes in and out. He doesn't listen to Abuela. And he tells Salvador that she should not eat so much Mexican food! Abuela is so upset that she threatens not to take the medication the doctor prescribes! What can Salvador do to help her? In this engaging bilingual picture book for children ages 4-8, a young Salvadoran boy dreams of becoming a doctor who speaks both English and Spanish so that patients like his beloved grandmother aren't afraid to visit the doctor. Paired with lively, colorful illustrations by Victoria Castillo, this book will encourage children to think about their own futures as well as the role their culture can play in helping the community. Salvador corri̤ a casa desde la escuela para compartir noticias emocionantes con su abuela: ¡obtuvo una A + en su examen de ciencias! Pero en casa, se entera de que su abuela necesita su ayuda. Va al m̌dico y quiere que su nieto le interprete. Abuela est̀ nerviosa porque nunca ha ido a un m̌dico en los Estados Unidos. En El Salvador, vio una curandera o bebi̤ te de manzanilla cuando se sinti̤ enferma. Cuando se entera de que ninguno de los m̌dicos habla espąol, el nįo se da cuenta de que ̌l es completamente responsable de asegurarse de que el m̌dico comprenda a su abuela y de que ella comprenda sus instrucciones. Pero a pesar de su ayuda, la visita no sale bien. El doctor entra y sale corriendo. No escucha a Abuela. ¡Y le dice a Salvador que no deber̕a comer tanta comida mexicana! ¡Abuela est̀ tan molesta que amenaza con no tomar la medicaci̤n que le receta el m̌dico! ¿Qǔ puede hacer Salvador para ayudarla? En este atractivo libro ilustrado biling|e para nįos de 4 a 8 ąos, un joven salvadoręo suęa con convertirse en m̌dico que hable ingľs y espąol para que pacientes como su amada abuela no tengan miedo de visitar al m̌dico. Junto con ilustraciones animadas y coloridas de Victoria Castillo, este libro animar̀ a los nįos a pensar en su propio futuro, as̕ como en el papel que su cultura puede desempęar para ayudar a la comunidad.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.