Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

By: Ruth Behar

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Synopsis: A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment.When Estrella's Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaway, to move to an assisted living community, Estrella spends the day with her. Tía explains the significance of her most important possessions from both her Cuban and Jewish culture, as they learn to say goodbye together and explore a new beginning for Tía.A lyrical book about tradition, culture, and togetherness, Tía Fortuna's New Home explores Tía and Estrella's Sephardic Jewish and Cuban heritage. Through Tía's journey, Estrella will learn that as long as you have your family, home is truly where the heart is.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 32 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780593172438
Related ISBNs:: 9780593172414
Publisher:: Random House Children's Books
Date of Addition:: 02/09/23
Copyrighted By:: Ruth Behar
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Religion and Spirituality
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 4–8
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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