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[close] In this metaphorical picture book, a young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa's return, but when this does not happen, Pancho sets out to find him. This book touches the theme of migration in a gentle manner and brings to light the hardship and struggles faced by many families who seek to make better lives for themselves and their children. Many times this means to leave behind family. The plot arises class discussion about immigration when the Coyote helps Pancho illegally cross, which can bring up to children's eyes what is currently going on in the world.