Recent Reads: Three Pockets Full by Cindy Rodriguez

Source: From Librarything Early Reviewers Program and Cardnial Rule Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review. 

Three Pockets Full by Cindy Rodriguez, Illustrations by Begoña Fernández Corbalán
Publisher: Cardinal Rule Press
Publication Date:  July 1, 2022

 

Format: Hardback


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Goodreads Synopsis: 

Beto won't wear a guayabera to the wedding. Nope! Nunca! Not going to happen! Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. 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. 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.

The best book for exploring family, change and new experiences.

Three Pockets Full by Cindy Rodriguz carries key concepts of family, love and tradition. This book goes along well with other books on change and the emotions that can come with it. Like the work of Todd Parr (The Family Book) and Patrice Karst (The Invisible String).

This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

Review: 

This was a cute book about change and new things. Beto doesn't want to wear the traditional Mexican wedding shirt to his mothers wedding, but she insists, so NOPE he is not going to do it. The story is told with the shirt in various ways including a note in the pocket as mom and Beto go back and forth about the pros and cons of wearing this particular shirt to her wedding. 

Beto is  not having it but evertually give in to his mom. While seemingly all about a shirt, the book is also about change. Beto's mom is getting re-married and Beto isn't too thrilled about 'the shirt' situation. He eventually comes around but only after a hilarious back and forth, even once including a dog in a guayabera. 

Overall this was a very cute children's picture book about change and acceptance, but it also has some wonderful facts about the tradition of the guayabera and its origin. Super cute, would be a great addition to your family library.