My Shoes and I Virtual Book Tour

BronzeWord Latino Virtual Book Tour presents

MY SHOES AND I Book Vitual Book Tour

Prizes Each day during the Book Tour
As you visit each blog on the tour, leave a comment or question for the author and be eligible to win an autographed copy of My Shoes and I. Make sure you check back the following day to see if you won and for directions on how to receive your prize.


March 08 http://www.examiner.com/x-6309-Latino-Books
March 09 http://loricalabrese.com/blog/
March 10 http://www.christinarodriguez.com/
March 11 http://www.mamalatinatips.com/
March 12 http://www.latinbabybookclub.com/

March 15 http://www.tinanicholscouryblog.com/
March 16 http://www.labloga.blogspot.com/
March 17 http://www.caridad.com/blog/
March 18 http://sandrasbookclub.blogspot.com/
March 19 http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/


REVIEWS:

School Library Journal

LAÍNEZ, René Colato. My Shoes and I. illus. by Fabricio Vanden Broeck. unpaged. Boyds Mills. 2010. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59078-385-6.

K-Gr 3—In this story of an arduous journey, Mario and his father leave their home and friends in El Salvador for a reunion in the United States with Mamá. The child is sad to go, but his mother has sent a pair of new shoes that "will take me anywhere." Along the way, they face many obstacles: a pack of hungry dogs steals their food in Guatemala City and Papa loses his wallet at the bus terminal in Mexico City. They cross deserts, mountains, and rivers—and three borders. Mario's shoes become soiled, torn, and water-logged, but with each setback, he croons a lullaby: "Sana, sana, colita de rana" and reassures himself that everything will be okay. On the banks of the final river, Mario summons his resolve: "I become a horse. My shoes will ride on me. They are on my shoulder. "'Don't worry, shoes, we will cross the finish line,' I say to them." This inspiring tale soars with real emotions, even as it celebrates the resiliency of children. Vanden Broeck's color-drenched illustrations on weathered backgrounds add immediacy and detail. This moving, heartfelt tale of courage and perseverance will be embraced by a wide audience of readers, young and old.—Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA