When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

Readers will love learning about the guayabera shirt and how it allows Beto to embrace his past while stepping into a new future with his mother and David. I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to others!' -Rylanne Burdette, Readers' Favorite ' Three Pockets Full shows the power of traditions.

Rodriguez has written a children's book full of beautiful art that encourages interaction between children and the people with whom they read it, whether that be parents, grandparents, or other trusted people.

It's a book about family, but it's also about grief. The bold, digital illustrations incorporate both humor and tenderness into this interesting look at a cultural tradition.' -Rosie Camargo, Booklist Online ' Three Pockets Full touched my heart in a way I wasn't expecting when I started reading it. 'Latinx author Rodriguez's debut picture book is a wonderful story about the challenges associated with change, family, and feelings. Lesson plans, activities, and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers, and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.īeto accepts that Mami is getting remarried after avoiding the subject and attempting to rid himself of the guayabera, a traditional Mexican wedding shirt. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because-after all-it's her wedding! Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage. He even gets help from his dog Lupe, but the shirt ends up back on his bed each time with notes from Mami, who becomes increasingly frustrated with Beto. Nope! Nunca! Not going to happen! Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage'.īeto won't wear a guayabera to the wedding. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because-after all-it's her wedding. About the Book 'Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him.

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez