
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia by Winter, Jeanette
A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution--a traveling library He buys two donkeys--Alfa and Beto--and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Complete with an author's note about the real man on whom this story is based.Author: Jeanette WinterPublisher: Beach Lane BooksPublished: 06/08/2010Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9781416997788Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 138357 / Biblioburro: A True Story from ColombiaAward: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - CommendedAward: Monarch