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El viaje: José y Esmilda
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781956594768
Publisher: Puentes
Published: Jul 17 2025
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.16 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: Spanish
In Pastores, a small town in Guatemala, José and Esmilda work hard to care for their three children. But even with two jobs each, it's not enough. One day, José makes the difficult decision to travel all the way to the United States to earn money to support his family.
Join José on a brave and dangerous journey as he travels by foot and train, thinking of the people he loves every step of the way. Will he make it to California?
577 total words; 70 unique; 28 cognates.
What is a Bibliosimple book?
Bibliosimple books are written in the present tense specifically for novice-low or beginner language learners. The language used is simple and deliberately selected to accompany the illustrations on each page, making reading in the target language more accessible.
The short, manageable length of Bibliosimple books combined with limited vocabulary and clear visuals assist new readers in confidently connecting words to images, paving the way for better comprehension - an essential step in language acquisition.
As a bonus, Bibliosimple books introduce characters that appear in subsequent books at the novice-mid or novice-high level. Reconnecting with familiar characters will build excitement and readiness as students advance in their reading journey.
Note: This book is designed to introduce readers to a broader story and ends in an unanswered question to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Future books will reveal more about the characters and their journeys, helping readers transition to the next reading level.
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