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Linda Cortez

When I Was Little

Author: Linda Cortez

Illustrator: Edgar Shrum

A portion of the Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Los Angeles. For more information regarding this organization click on Links.

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ABOUT THE BOOK: This book is filled with rich childhood stories about growing up in a Hispanic family in Carson, California. The incredible illustrations draw in the reader to become a part of Linda's family.

This is a bilingual book with English and Spanish text, and is a great book for all ages. Adults as well as children will identify with the stories as they recall their own childhood experiences.

To contact the author or to order a personalized autographed book, go to lgcortez@sbcglobal.net.

Editions (1 of 1)

When I Was Little

Author: Linda Cortez

Illustrator: Edgar Shrum

Paperback

2/1/2009

Authorhouse

ISBN10 : 1438959346

ISBN13 : 9781438959344

Reader Reviews

Review 10/26/09

Source: Amazon
Date: August 21, 2009

Grand-tastic!!, August 21, 2009
By Bernadette (Murray, Ky)

This book was very cute! While reading I often reflected on how it was when I grew up. The illustrations let me see just how Linda viewed life as she was growing up. As a bilingual book, I think it will touch many hearts of several cultures as they reflect how life was while they were growing up. It's a good book and I would definately recommend it!

mgcortez 08/12/09

Great book! pictures were so so cute. I loved the English and Spanish languages. Reasonable cost. I shared this book with my ESL adult students and they loved it. Looking forward for the next edition.

kwags44 08/12/09

This book is A+ FOR SURE. Absolutely loved it from start to finish. Don't think i've ever read such a cute, fun-filled book as this. Loved how it was bilingual as well -- very educational to any child and adult.

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: April 21, 2009

When I Was Little, April 21, 2009
By Gale

As an educator, this book is a wonderful addition to my multicultural classroom library.

Gale

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: May 8, 2009

A gem of a find!, May 8, 2009
By T. Settani "Coco B." (Waterbury, CT)

I purchased this for myself as I am currently learning Spanish. I loved that there was both English and Spanish text. Finally, a book of rich stories and wonderful illustration at the perfect reading level to hone my Spanish skills!

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: May 13, 2009

Superb!!!, May 13, 2009
By K. Arai "kabunai" (Cypress, CA)

This book is great for ALL ages! I've read it several times- to my students and to my own children and every time I choke up and tear. The heartfelt memories that Linda shares with us is truly touching. The reader really feels the warmth and love that the author is expressing through her memoir. I will cherish this book always!

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: March 11, 2009

When I Was Little, March 11, 2009
By Gary Draffen (Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca United States)

This is a beautifully written and illustrated book filled with real " from the heart" experiences of a young girl growing up in a typical Hispanic family in Los Angeles. Linda's lemon stand selling "special sweet" lemons to which she had added a little sugar of her own and her heartwarming memory of getting pumpkins the day AFTER Halloween because they were free are sure to inspire and amuse young readers. She recalls her fathers efforts at Christmas to earn a little extra money for their family by selling Christmas trees and his example of character and generosity when he gave his largest tree away to a lady who was struggling to buy his smallest one. The book is written in English and Spanish in parallel, making it a perfect teaching tool.

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: March 30, 2009

When I Was Little, March 30, 2009
By J. Campa

The book offers an honest and in depth account of a young girls' experiences growing up in the traditions and culture of a Hispanic family, a story that is well complimented by its illustrations.

What makes this book particularly special is it's bilingual translation, as it not only allows the reader to examine a second form of storytelling through a completely different language, but also serves for a more universal audience.

Great book!

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: April 19, 2009

My Daughter's Favorite, April 19, 2009
By A. Yen (Northridge, CA)

This bilingual children's book is well crafted with its anecdotal Hispanic American stories. My daughter loves the illustrations and I love the fact that it has sparked her interest in learning more Spanish. I'm looking forward to other title's by this author and illustrator.

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amaznon
Date: April 19, 2009

What a great find!, April 19, 2009
By I. Campa (Burbank, CA)

I came across this great find after searching for both a fun and educational bilingual book to read to my son. Whether I'm reading in English or Spanish, my son loves to follow along with the illustrations. This is definitely a bedtime favorite!

Review 08/10/09

Source: Amazon
Date: April 20, 2009

By D. Castillo

This book offers to the reader a sweet look at the experiences of a young girl from a large Mexican family. My kindergarten students enjoyed hearing about her adventures and experience growing up. They laughed at times and got really hungry at others! They related to the text and enjoyed it, making it an excellent addition to our classroom library. This book was also an excellent read for me, because it painted such a sweet picture of the author's childhood, making me nostalgic for those carefree days when I was little. Great book!