Yo voté: Tomar una decisión cambia la situación

by Mark Shulman, Serge Bloch (Illustrator)

Overview

This witty, nonpartisan book helps explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers.

I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives.

You may not always get want you want, but there are strategies to better your odds!

Serge Bloch's effortless and charming illustrations paired with Mark Shulman's funny and timely text create a perfect resource for discussing current events with your children. This Spanish-language edition ensures crucial learning is accessible for all our future voters.

Now with added information about mail-in voting! Backmatter includes information about the United States electoral process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823458080
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	01/02/2024
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,090,849
Product dimensions:	9.05(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.13(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mark Shulman has authored over 150 books, including the picture book Mom and Dad are Palindromes. His debut novel Scrawl was an ALA/YALSA pick for Best Fiction for Young Adults title. Shulman lives in New York City.

Serge Bloch is a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner and the recipient of France's Baobab Award. He illustrated Susie Morgenstern's A Book of Coupons, named an ALA Batchelder Honor Book, and has written and illustrated numerous books for children and young adults including One Proud Penny written by Randy Siegel. He lives in Paris.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent, Spanish-language choice for the elementary civics curriculum, especially leading up to the election season, that can be used for read-alouds or independent reading."—School Library Journal

"This informative read that puts voting in terms young ones can understand emphasizes that the best way to decide who to vote for is by listening, reading, talking, and inquiring. Bloch's minimalist illustrations in a red, white, and blue palette add levity. . ."—Booklist

From the Publisher

04/12/2024

Gr 1–5—An accessible introduction to voting—what it is, how you do it, and why it is important. Using kid-friendly examples, such as voting for a class pet, this informational text celebrates the right to vote and the importance of being an informed voter. And even if the vote doesn't result in the desired effect, each vote is important. Voting often means choosing the leaders that believe in what you believe. Even if readers are not eligible to vote, they can still learn about the candidates and share what they learned with voting adults. Kids can then accompany adults to their voting stations and even get a sticker that says "I voted!" The pencil-like, mixed media illustrations are spare with lots of white space and a limited palette of mostly red and blue. Back matter includes kid-friendly descriptions of the branches in the federal government, discussions on how local governments are organized, and ways that those not old enough to vote can still participate in elections. Further reading resources are also featured, but all of the selections are in English.VERDICT An excellent, Spanish-language choice for the elementary civics curriculum, especially leading up to the election season, that can be used for read-alouds or independent reading.—Melanie Ortega

School Library Journal