Papa Gave Me a Stick

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Papa Gave Me a Stick By Janice Levy Illustrated by Simone Shin Star Bright Books
Papa Gave Me a Stick

Papa Gave Me a Stick

When Antonio first hears the members of the Mariachi band play, he wants nothing more than a guitar of his own. But guitars cost money, explains his father, who hands Antonio a stick instead. Confused and upset, Antonio resentfully accepts his father’s gift. He heads off, unknowingly starting a chain of exchanges that may, miraculously, earn him what he wants most. Filled with plenty of Spanish vocabulary for young readers, Papa Gave Me a Stick is a vibrant story about the virtues and rewards of kindness.

About This Book

By: Janice Levy
Illustrated by: Simone Shin
Published by: StarBright Books
3-7Age Range
2.5 AR
32Pages
FriendshipSubject
AD530LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
MGuided Reading
MFountas & Pinnell
28DRA