I See the Sun in Mexico
This, the fifth book in the award-winning I See the Sun series, features Luis’ perspective of life in La Paz, Mexico. Vivid landscapes depict the city’s bright and busy streets as well as the crystal waters and colorful creatures in the Sea of Cortez—all sights part of a typical day for Luis and his family as they guide tourists through their city. Illustrator Inglese designed the picturesque vistas with collages made from original photographs and colorful drawings, producing a sense of movement and depth across each page. An overview of the country, a glossary of unfamiliar words, and a world map are also available in English and translated into Spanish. Like the other books in the series, such as I See the Sun in Russia (2012), this picture book would pair nicely with Mirror (2010), by Jeannie Baker, to invite discussions on global perspectives about family and community. The simplicity of Luis’ story beautifully reflects both the unique—and the universal—ways in which one child can see the sun. Grades K-3. --Angie Zapata