Tatiana's Reviews > All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

Immigration is a cornerstone of American literature; it is always relevant. Dan Yaccarino tells the "condensed but all true" story of his ancestors' journey from Italy to Ellis Island at the turn of the 19th century. From there, the Yaccarino family were entrepreneurs, incorporating a small silver shovel from their homeland into the endeavors. I love how the family tree evolved, sometimes mirroring the past and sometimes diverging. But the thread throughout is to work hard and enjoy family. A very enjoyable read with adorable illustrations.

This title could be paired with Coming to America: The Story of Immigration for lessons on the topic.