Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito

Ina Cumpiano, José Ramírez

Book cover for Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
Book cover for Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
Book cover for Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
Book cover for Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito

Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito

Ina Cumpiano, José Ramírez

Member Benefits

  • 40% Off All Books - Savings that support storytellers, not stock prices.
  • Fight Book Bans - Every membership sends a book to LGBTQ+ youth in affected states.
Member Book Price
$11.95 $1.00
View full details

Description

Join Quinito as he introduces the people and places of his neighborhood.

Quinito knows that his neighborhood is made up of much more than just buildings, streets, and shops-it is made up of all the people he knows and loves. People like his grown-up cousin Tita, who learns how to make people laugh in clown school, and his aunt, who paints murals to brighten up the streets. Everyone in the neighborhood has an important job, and each friend and neighbor knows and values everyone else.

José Ramírez's jewel-like paintings vibrate with life and energy, and bring Quinito's charming neighborhood journey to life. Quinito's Neighborhood will inspire readers to explore and appreciate their own neighborhoods, and show them the boundless array of different jobs in their communities.

About the Author

Ina Cumpiano is a Puerto Rican writer and editor. Morning and night, she edits books, plays with her eleven grandkids (big and small), writes poems (good and bad), and travels (near and far). She lives in San Francisco, California.

José Ramírez is an artist, author, elementary school teacher, and illustrator of six children's books and counting. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his three daughters: Tonantzin, Luna, and Sol.

Critical Reviews

* "Its child appeal, lovely message, and potential inspiration to young authors and artists make Quinito's Neighborhood a place that youngsters will enjoy visiting." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"This book is ideal for children in the beginning stages of reading in either English or Spanish. Just open it up, Quinito will welcome you in." -- Multicultural Review

"The colors and textures, the absence of white space, and the folk-art representation of the neighbors make every page seem like a mural--this is a vibrant depiction of a variety of individuals and the talents that energize the community in which they live." -- Booklist

"Presents a healthy view--without gender stereotypes--of a neighborhood." -- Foreword Reviews

"Ramírez's colorful mural-style illustrations introduce children to modern role models that reflect the changing workplace." -- Críticas

Publishing Information

Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA)
Pub date: 2013-04-01
Length: 24 pages

The Allstora Membership

Membership Perks:

  • Save 30% on all online store purchases
  • Exclusive access to author's content
  • You pay less, but authors still earn double

Membership Terms:

First Month: $0.00
Monthly price: $5.00
  • To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
  • One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.