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Something Happened to My Dad: A Story About Immigration and Family Separation (Something Happened Series) Kindle Edition

by Ann Hazzard (Author), Vivianne Aponte Rivera (Author), Gloria Félix (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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In this realistic and empowering tale, Carmen learns that through community and love, she can find strength in herself and maintain her connection with her Papi, who has been detained because of his immigration status. Also available in a Spanish edition, Algo Le Pasó A Mi Papá: Una Historia Sobre Inmigración y la Separación Familiar ISBN 9781433839504.

Carmen loves doing magic with her Papi. He can make sarapes fly. He can make rabbits vanish! But one day, her Papi vanishes. She is sad and scared when she learns he has been detained because he is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. At first, Carmen’s family keeps Papi’s detention a secret, fearing that they might be judged negatively. As Carmen's community becomes aware of their situation, they rally around her family with love. Carmen learns she can find strength in herself and maintain her connection with Papi, no matter what happens.

​The Something Happened books present and explain sensitive and important events happening in communities across the United States and around the world. Told in clear, compelling stories, the books come with the authority of psychological expertise from the American Psychological Association. They include Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story of Racial Injustice, which is a New York Times and #1 IndieBound bestseller, and one of ALA's most banned books; Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence, which was nominated for The Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice; and Something Happened to My Dad: A Story About Immigration and Family Separation. 
  • 2023 CBC and NCSS Notable Social Studies List

 
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Language
    English
  3. Grade level
    1 - 4
  4. Publisher
    Magination Press
  5. Publication date
    May 17, 2022
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  9. ISBN-13
    978-1433839443
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  • Louise Wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to address a very tough issue.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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    The book is perfect for a family to read together or in a school setting.
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  • Melissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful, Heartfelt Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
    This book truly struck a chord with me. It’s beautifully written and tells Carmen’s story in a way that feels real and relatable. The book handles the topic of family separation due to immigration with such care, making it easy for kids to understand while still being meaningful for adults. I loved seeing how Carmen’s community came together to support her. This book feels as educational as it is touching, and it could definitely help families open up conversations about difficult topics.
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  • Kimberly Force
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource to discuss Immigration with young children
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
    This is a wonderful resource to have difficult conversations at an age appropriate level with your children. I enjoyed reading this with my young children and enjoyed reading a story about a group of people that are very under represented in children's literature. It is makes the topic on level for children to digest it. It's hard to talk about this topic outright but the story makes it easy. 5 stars
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  • Lara Family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
    As a child therapist, I have worked with many families who have faced this and similar issues. It is very hard, and this book walks through the story eloquently and is a supportive tool. I really enjoyed the emotional aspects touched upon through the eyes of the child, naming them and normalizing them. I also liked how the book didn't ended, leaving it hopeful and open, but conclusive, which mimics real life.
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  • X
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for kids and adults
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
    This is a wonderful resource for schools, classrooms, churches, and community libraries. It can benefit both children directly affected by family separation and issues surrounding being undocumented and also help build understanding and empathy for all kids. The story is told in simple, child-friendly language and threads the needle well between being realistic without being overly scary or traumatizing for kids. The family's separation is not resolved quickly and easily, but there is also an emphasis on support from communities, churches, and helpers. The overall tone is resilient and hopeful, while also acknowledging the sadness and injustice.

    This would be a wonderful addition to school and classroom libraries for pre-K and elementary as well as a good book for school psychologists, social workers, and church leaders to have on hand. There is a very useful guide at the end suggesting further reading, conversation topics, and guides to kid-friendly explanations of complex topics and issues surrounding immigration.

    Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
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