Going Home
Going Home by Eve Bunting is a First Edition picture book published by HarperCollins on August 16, 1996. This 32-page work presents a family’s journey as they travel from California to Mexico for Christmas. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book captures the holiday spirit and explores themes of family and cultural identity.
Readers will find that the narrative follows Carlos and his family as they navigate their feelings about returning to their roots. While Mama and Papa are excited about the trip, Carlos and his sisters grapple with their sense of belonging, having grown up in California. As they journey through festive villages and sun-kissed landscapes, they come to realize that home is defined by family connections, regardless of geographical boundaries. This book touches on topics such as holidays, family, and the experiences of Hispanic and Latino communities.
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On the heels of their Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, Eve Bunting and David Diaz have created a dazzling new picture book that glows with holiday joy and the spirit of Mexico. Carlos and his family are going home for Christmas—across the border from California to Mexico. Mama and Papa are excited, but Carlos and his sisters are not so sure. To them, California is home now, even though they were born in Mexico. But as the family drives to their hometown through festive villages and sun-kissed landscapes, Carlos and his sisters discover there’s magic in their roots and that—whether in Mexico or California—home is where the heart is: with one’s family.
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