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Set in the Bronx during the 1950s, when postwar immigrant children were placed in their first American classrooms, this delightful story tells of the riotous linguistic misunderstandings of Josephine's first day of school. The daughter of savvy Italian engineers, Josephine has lived in the city long enough to have learned a few words in English, but is overcome when her teacher makes her stand up in front of the class and tell about her life in Italy--in English, of course. The result is a charming tale of adventures and multicultural miscommunications as Josephine attempts to make herself understood. Children will come to understand that sometimes people underestimate the talent and dignity of newcomers to the United States and will embark on a poignant journey as Josephine tells her incredible story the best way she knows how and attempts to understand her English-speaking teacher and classmates.
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"An engaging and unusual tale , with special appeal to children discouraged or intimidated by the challenges of expressing themselves." -- Booklist, February 2003
"One of the best books of the year." -- Esmé Raji Codell, C-SPAN Book TV
"Sure to please the adult reader as well as children who have had to tell about . . . a new school setting." -- Catholic Library World, June 2003
"[R]eminds one of the illimitable Eloise . . . Any child will respond the joy of Josephine's storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2002
"[T]eachers can facilitate classroom discussions about the experience of learning a language different form that of one's family." -- Teaching Tolerance, Spring 2004
Starred review. "[T]his book works so well . . . with fun and flair. Charming, delightful, and enlightening." -- Christian Library Journal, February 2003
About the Author
Josephine Nobisso is the author of 17 books, including Grandpa Loved, Grandma's Scrapbook, and Shh! The Whale is Smiling. She lives in Quogue, New York. Dasha Ziborova is the illustrator of Crispin the Terrible. She lives in New York City.
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- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0940112078
- ISBN 13 9780940112070
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages1
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