Con Mi Hermano / With My Brother (Paperback)

by Eileen Roe (Author), Robert Casilla (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K-- A small boy treasures the time his brother spends with him, and admires the older boy's abilities. He hopes, in time, to be able to play ball, deliver papers, and go to school with his sibling. But for now, he is happy when the two of them play together. This simple, repetitive story paints a reassuring picture of family life and supportive relations. The Spanish text, rendered without regionalisms, is as direct and simple as the English version, but both are bland and unexciting. The watercolor illustrations showing two Hispanic boys are large and colorful; they are good for sharing, but are merely competent in execution. Nonetheless, this possesses a similar sense of admiration and emulation found in Angela Johnson's Do Like Kyla (Orchard, 1990), with the added feature of a Spanish text. Given the simplicity of the narrative, it would probably be most useful as a teaching tool in beginning Spanish language or ESL classes. --Ann Welton, University Child Development School, Seattle
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
A little boy admires his big brother and aspires to be like him when he is older.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689718551
• ISBN-13: 978-0689718557
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #622,832 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book!, January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Con Mi Hermano/With My Brother (Hardcover)

I bought this book, on a recommendation from Eileen Roe's sister, for my 5 year old son. He really looks up to an older boy down the street & it really complemented the two of them.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book for children!, January 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Con Mi Hermano/With My Brother (Hardcover)

I am Eileen Roe's sister. She is a kind woman & a lovely writer. This book is great for all children, girls & boys, as it shows the importance of good role models in life!

3.0 out of 5 stars Con mi Hermano, May 3, 2009

A Kid's Review

The little kid is saying that when he is big like his brother, he is going to the big yellow school bus to school and is going to play baseball in the park on Saturdays.

Also, he is going to deliver news papers and fight in house and so I can win, but some times he doesn't take me to deliver news papers with him cause he says it is to dangerous and some times I don't get time to play with him.