Tía Isa Wants a Car facts for kids
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| Author | Meg Medina |
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| Illustrator | Claudio Muñoz |
| Cover artist | Claudio Muñoz |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Published | 2011, Candlewick Press |
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| Pages | 32 pages |
| Awards | Ezra Jack Keats New Writers Award |
| ISBN | 0763641561 |
| Preceded by | Milagros: Girl from Away |
| Followed by | The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind |
Tía Isa Wants a Car is a fun picture book for kids written by Meg Medina. She is a Cuban-American author. The book first came out on June 14, 2011. It was published by Candlewick Press. In 2012, it won the Ezra Jack Keats New Writers Award. This award celebrates new authors and illustrators. The story is about a character named Tía Isa. She wants to save money to buy a new car. But she also thinks about her family in other countries. They could really use the money too.
What is Tía Isa Wants a Car About?
This book tells the story of Tía Isa. "Tía" means "Aunt" in Spanish. She is a young immigrant woman. She works hard at a bakery. Her niece tells the story from her point of view. Tía Isa often shares stories about her old home. She dreams of her family joining them in their new country.
Why Does Tía Isa Want a Car?
Tía Isa is saving her money for a beautiful green car. She wants to use it to drive herself and her niece to the beach. But saving money is tough. She sends a lot of her earnings home. This money helps her family come to North America.
How Does the Niece Help?
Both goals seem very far away. It feels like it will take a long time to reach them. So, Tía Isa's niece decides to help. She starts secretly earning money. She takes on different small jobs around their neighborhood. She hopes to help her aunt get closer to her dream car.
