Mi papá es un agrícola / My Father, the Farmworker
Illustrator
Mi papá es un agrícola / My Father, the Farmworker is a high-value bilingual picture book that honors agricultural labor through the eyes of a child who sees both the difficulty and dignity of his father's work. The book gives readers a direct and affectionate portrait of farmworker life while making family pride central to the story. For schools, libraries, and families seeking Spanish-English picture books, Latine labor stories, and diverse picture books with real social-studies relevance, this is a strong addition. Especially good for repeat readings because the language stays readable while the emotional detail keeps opening up. Best for ages 4 to 8, with enough depth for conversation after the last page. For more like this, browse diverse picture books featuring spanish stories, with the The Pinata That the Farm Maiden Hung read-aloud as a useful companion.
4
8
Themes
Gender
Publisher
ISBN
9781948066754.00
Reader fit
Best for this book
Age fit
Ages 4-8
Use for
Community
Representation
BIPOC, Hispanic Heritage Month, Culture and Race
Language
Spanish / English
Shelf note
Award Winning
A practical pick when you need a picture book about community with enough story value for repeat reading.