?El Primer Voto de Leo! (Leo's First Vote! Spanish Edition)

Sal a votar! Este libro con ilustraciones atractivas para los niños es una introducción al tema de la votación y las elecciones. El papá de Leo le enseña la importancia de cada voto y cómo hacerse oír para impulsar a su comunidad.

El papá de Leo va a participar en su primera elección como ciudadano de los Estados Unidos de América por naturalización, y le promete llevarlo con él a las casillas. Leo no puede esperar! Pero luego de que su primo Ray pone en duda la importancia de un solo voto, será necesario que el grupo escolar de Leo lleve a cabo un simulacro de las elecciones, además de una charla con su papá, para convencerlo de que todos y cada uno de los votos importan.

Este interesante libro ilustrado nos muestra cómo deciden los ciudadanos quién estará a cargo y las etapas importantes en una elección, desde el registro de votantes, hasta las casillas y formarse para votar. También contiene extenso material adicional para aquellos niños que quieran profundizar en el tema.

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Get out the vote! In the Spanish edition of this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.

Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters.

This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.

Author: Christina Soontornvat
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Published: 09/03/2024
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593900901
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2024 pg. 84

About the Author
Christina Soontornvat es la autora galardonada de más de una docena de libros para niños de todas las edades. También ha sido distinguida tres veces con el Newbery Honor por sus títulos de literatura infantil The Last Mapmaker, A Wish in the Dark y All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team. Entre sus libros ilustrados _ guran The Ramble Shamble Children, ilustrado por Lauren Castillo, ilustradora distinguida con el Caldecott Honor, y To Change a Planet, ilustrado por Rahele Jomepour Bell. Christina vive en Texas con su familia.

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Christina Soontornvat is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children of all ages. She is also a 3-time Newbery Honoree for her middle grade titles The Last Mapmaker, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team. Her picture books include The Ramble Shamble Children, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, and To Change a Planet, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Belle. She travels all over the world to speak to children, writers, and educators about her love of reading and writing. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and two daughters.

Isabel Roxas es una autora e ilustradora de libros para lectores infantiles. Ha ilustrado muchos, entre ellos Let Me Finish! de Minh Lê y Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race de Megan Madison y Jessica Ralli. Su primera novela gráfica, The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens, ganó el premio Golden Kite de la SCBWI. Isabel nació en Manila, Filipinas, y ahora vive en la ciudad de Nueva York. Como Leo, siente entusiasmo por la votación y cree _ rmemente que cada voto cuenta.

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Isabel Roxas is an author and illustrator of books for young readers. She has illustrated numerous books, including Let Me Finish! by Minh Lê and Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli. Her debut graphic novel, The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens, won the SCBWI Golden Kite Award. She was born in Manila, Philippines, and now resides in New York City. Like Leo, she is excited about voting and believes strongly that every vote counts.