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El doctorcito

El doctorcito

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  • Bilingual
  • Hardback
  • Picture Book
Salvador corrió a casa desde la escuela para compartir la emocionante noticia con su abuela: ¡sacó una A+ en su examen de ciencias! Pero en casa, se entera de que su abuela necesita su ayuda. Irá al médico y quiere que su nieto le interprete. La abuela está nerviosa porque nunca ha ido a un médico en Estados Unidos. En El Salvador, vio a una curandera o tomó té de manzanilla cuando se sintió mal. Cuando se entera de que ninguno de los médicos habla español, el niño se da cuenta de que es completamente responsable de asegurarse de que el médico entienda a su abuela, ¡y que ella entienda sus instrucciones! Pero a pesar de su ayuda, la visita no sale bien. El médico entra y sale a toda prisa. No escucha a la abuela. ¡Y le dice a Salvador que no debería comer tanta comida mexicana! ¡La abuela está tan molesta que amenaza con no tomar la medicina que le receta el médico! ¿Qué puede hacer Salvador para ayudarla? En este atractivo libro ilustrado bilingüe para niños de 4 a 8 años, un niño salvadoreño sueña con ser médico y hablar inglés y español para que pacientes como su querida abuela no tengan miedo de ir al médico. Con ilustraciones vibrantes y coloridas de Victoria Castillo, este libro animará a los niños a reflexionar sobre su propio futuro y el papel que su cultura puede desempeñar en la comunidad.

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English Translation

Little Doctor

alvador raced home from school to share exciting news with his abuela: he made an A+ on his science test! But at home, he learns that his grandmother needs his help. She is going to the doctor and wants her grandson to interpret for her. Abuela is nervous because she has never been to a doctor in the United States. In El Salvador, she either saw a curandera or drank té de manzanilla when she felt sick.
When he learns that none of the physicians speak Spanish, the boy realizes that he is completely responsible for making sure the doctor understands his grandmother—and that she understands his instructions! But in spite of his help, the visit does not go well. The doctor rushes in and out. He doesn’t listen to Abuela. And he tells Salvador that she should not eat so much Mexican food! Abuela is so upset that she threatens not to take the medication the doctor prescribes! What can Salvador do to help her?
In this engaging bilingual picture book for children ages 4-8, a young Salvadoran boy dreams of becoming a doctor who speaks both English and Spanish so that patients like his beloved grandmother aren’t afraid to visit the doctor. Paired with lively, colorful illustrations by Victoria Castillo, this book will encourage children to think about their own futures as well as the role their culture can play in helping the community.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6

Grades:

  • Pre-K
  • Grade K
  • Grade 1

Book Details

Copyright: 2017

Publisher: Pinata Books

Author: Juan J. Guerra

Author Origin: El Salvador

Subject: Careers/Jobs

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 11 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches

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