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Grandma's Records (Grandma's Records #1)
Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue-the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico-sharing her memories and passions with Eric.
But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she get...more
But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she get...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
March 1st 2004
by Walker Childrens
(first published 2001)
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Every summer, a young boy (the author) happily packs his bags to spend the hot, sticky days with his grandmother in the city. They spent each day "wrapped up in the world of music". Sifting through the stacks of records, grandmother and grandson would dance around or sketch the covers of the albums. On a very special day, they get a visit from the grandmother's nephew, who is a musician in a band from Puerto Rico, which is where the grandmother grew up. They invite them to be special guests at a...more
This story depicts the experience of a young boy named Eric, who spends his summer in Spanish Harlem under the care of his Abuela while his parents work. He spends his time with her engaging in various culturally significant yet leisurely activities, such as listening to her prized recordings of the musicians that she grew up with in Puerto Rico and hearing about her nostalgia for her native country. The most dramatic moment in the story comes as the two get tickets to see the "best band in Puer...more
This wonderful memoir about a young Puerto Rican boy who spends his summers at Grandma's house in "el barrio" (Harlem) is an authentic book multicultural book. The grandmother is a music fan; she constantly plays her records while she sings and dances with her grandson. The grandmother has a nephew, Sammy, who plays with a famous band. He invites grandma and her grandson out to a special evening one day. Eric Velasquez won the Society of School Librarians International Book Award for this book....more
I am an avid supporter of old-school vinyl, and this story made me want to throw a record on a escape all my stress. What a lovely relationship with a grandparent, just like the story The Raft I just read. Students may not even know what a record is anymore, and this would be an important thing to introduce students to, as well as the development of music technology throughout the years. Such a fun book about the joy of music and the emotional connection to music.
I loved this book! The story shows how powerful music is and how a young boy grows up with his grandma who shows him her love of records and music. She grew up in Puerto Rico, so she tells him of her stories growing there and meeting musicians, while quoting several phrases in Spanish. This is a very sweet and wonderful story to read with students that can let them reflect on their experiences with their grandparents, growing up in a different country, and having a love for music. Plus, there ar...more
This little boy, Grandma's apartment was his summer home. She wrapped her grandson in her world of music while he was spending the summer with her. This story was family oriented. The students would enjoy this story. I would present it to first-third grade.
I love this book. I had the occasion to hang out with my 5 year old twin grand niece and nephew over Thanksgiving. I did the bedtime stories for 5 nights. I really like children's books and don't give myself that much time to read them or keep up with newer children's books. I miss having a little child. Teenagers are a drag.
Loved the beautiful illustrations that supported the text so well. It is such a lovely tale of the love between a grandmother whose grandson stays with her during the summer while his parents work.
Can be use for:
- Hispanic music influence on family
- Personal narrative
- Facts about Hispanic musicians
- Hispanic music influence on family
- Personal narrative
- Facts about Hispanic musicians
Family Album - unit 1
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Grandma's Records by Eric Velasquez Booklegger Program K/1 Spring
Story of a young boy who lives with his music loving grandmother during the summers while his parents work. Her love of music is infectious and he learns to have that musical beat in him just as his heart beats.
Love this book. Very emotional.
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Thank you for sharing this book. This text shows that not only are books moving and powerful, but music is as well. Music can join generation...more
Feb 23, 2010 04:18pm