Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English - by Alma Flor Ada Paperback

About the Book

This collection of gentle poems tells the story of Hispanic migrant farm workers and their deep connections to the earth they till. Each poem begins with a letter in the Spanish alphabet and appears in both Spanish and English. Full-color illustrations.

From the Back Cover

In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Simón Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them. Simple poems in Spanish and English, one for each letter of the Spanish alphabet, describe the wonder of the vegetable and fruit farms. Together, the poems and the rich illustrations celebrate the glory of nature and the hearts of all who dedicate their lives to working the land.

Review Quotes

"These brief poems honor the lives of migrant farmwokers and celebrate an alphabetic list of spanish words.""The Horn Book