Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Book - 2020
"Evelyn Del Rey is Danielas best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today, , not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until its time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher:
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781536207040
1536207047
1536207047
Characteristics:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
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Chicago Public Library recommends this title as one of the very best picture books published for kids from birth through third grade in 2020.
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Add a CommentOnly a handful of picture books make me cry, and this is one of them. A heartfelt story about "mejor amigas" Daniela and Evelyn Del Rey that live next door to one another and their last afternoon together before they have to say goodbye. This was nostalgia-inducing up to the last page and captured the deep feelings of best friends, or as Meg Medina writes in the last line "the one I will always know by heart". Inclusion of some Spanish language and beautiful illustrations of black and brown characters make this a fantastic, diverse read with a wonderful message. A must read!!!
This is a beautiful and touching picture book about lifelong friends. It follows the girls as they play during their last day together as neighbors. The illustrations are bright and whimsical, and there are even a few words of Spanish throughout. A special multicultural staple for a difficult moment.
This book is a top choice for 2020 according to Publishers Weekly.