Alberto and His Friends - Couverture souple

Kuiken, John D; Kuiken, Rosa Maria Valdes

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1518620795 ISBN 13 : 9781518620799

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

“Alberto and His Friends” is the book (actually, three books in one) that grows along with your child. Book 1, “A Day with Alberto,” is written for children 4 – 7 years of age. In gentle language, it introduces us to Alberto, a young boy whose family has recently arrived in the U.S. from Mexico. From Alberto to Grandfather, we meet three generations living in Los Angeles under one roof, working hard to make ends meet in their adopted country. “A Day with Alberto” is ideal for parents to read to younger children, or for slightly older children to enjoy on their own. In Book 2, “Sergeant Mike, the Policeman,” we follow Sergeant Mike, an Irish police officer, as he coaches his soccer team to the championship with the help of his star player, Alberto. The book is meant for children 8 – 11 years old and tells a positive story of understanding and respect through Sergeant Mike’s interactions with his team and, later, when he is invited to a celebration dinner at Alberto’s home. Book 3, “Barney and his Family,” tackles a difficult subject for young people 12 – 15 years old, as Alberto’s multiracial friend Barney deals with his Marine Sergeant father’s absence after shipping out for a dangerous tour of duty in the Middle East. In a matter-of-fact way, we learn about the void left by his departure and the many challenges he and his family will face in light of a serious war injury. Together, the books that make up this trilogy present positive messages about the contributions that Hispanic immigrants make to our country. You’ll be happy you got to know “Alberto and his Friends.”

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John D. Kuiken was born in New Jersey but attended elementary school through high school in North Miami, Florida, where he was a star athlete. Upon graduation, he was all-state in basketball and baseball at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia. Two years later, he transferred to Oglethorpe University in Atlanta and received a B.A. degree in social science, thereafter embarking on a forty-year career in public relations. At Piedmont College, John met the woman who would become his future wife, Rosa Maria Valdes, who had majored in accounting at Nobel Academy Business College in her home town of Havana, Cuba.They were married in Havana in 1960 and recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. They have three adult children and six grandchildren, and currently reside in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas. The publication of “Alberto and His Friends” is the culmination of a 50-year-old dream for John. He is happy to share his positive messages with readers the world over.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1518620795
• ISBN 13: 9781518620799
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 86
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg