Regan Tiernan's Reviews > All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
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Summary: Dan Yaccarino's great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents' good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family.”
Evaluation: This story is very cute and focuses on the story of immigration to America from Italy. The author does a great job of showing the journey and that it can sometimes be difficult. The main character never gives up and shows courage.
Teaching Point: This book can be taught alongside a social studies lesson about time lines and family connections. As it goes through the story, the generations of Yaccarino men are shown so this can start a conversation about heritage.
Evaluation: This story is very cute and focuses on the story of immigration to America from Italy. The author does a great job of showing the journey and that it can sometimes be difficult. The main character never gives up and shows courage.
Teaching Point: This book can be taught alongside a social studies lesson about time lines and family connections. As it goes through the story, the generations of Yaccarino men are shown so this can start a conversation about heritage.
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December 9, 2018
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December 9, 2018
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