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The Little Doctor / El Doctorcito

The Little Doctor / El Doctorcito

Juan J. Guerra
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The doctor is in! A young boy's visit to the clinic with his grandmother leads to a career aspiration. 

In Juan Guerra's engaging bilingual picture book, The Little Doctor | El doctorcito, 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. 

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 té 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 understand his grandmother -- and that he 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 medicine the doctor prescribes! What can Salvador do to help her? 

Paired with lovely, colorful illustrations by Victoria Castillo, this book for ages 4-8 will encourage kids to think about their own futures as well as the role their culture can play in helping the community. 
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Pinata Books
Release
April 04, 2017
ISBN
1558858466
ISBN 13
9781558858466

The Little Doctor / El Doctorcito

Juan J. Guerra
3.5/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
The doctor is in! A young boy's visit to the clinic with his grandmother leads to a career aspiration. 

In Juan Guerra's engaging bilingual picture book, The Little Doctor | El doctorcito, 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. 

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 té 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 understand his grandmother -- and that he 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 medicine the doctor prescribes! What can Salvador do to help her? 

Paired with lovely, colorful illustrations by Victoria Castillo, this book for ages 4-8 will encourage kids to think about their own futures as well as the role their culture can play in helping the community. 
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Pinata Books
Release
April 04, 2017
ISBN
1558858466
ISBN 13
9781558858466

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