All the Way to Havana [Hardcover]

So we purr, cara cara, and we glide, taka taka, and we zoom, zoom, ZOOM!
Together, a boy and his parents drive to the city of Havana, Cuba, in their old family car. Along the way, they experience the sights and sounds of the streetsneighbors talking, musicians performing, and beautiful, colorful cars putt-putting and bumpety-bumping along. In the end, though, its their old car, Cara Cara, that the boy loves best. A joyful celebration of the Cuban people and their resourceful innovation.

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Margarita Engleis the Cuban-American author of many verse books, including the Newbery Honor BookThe Surrender Tree, the Charlotte Zolotow Award winnerDrum Dream Girl,and the Walter Dean Myers HonorEnchanted Air.Her books have also received multiple Pura Belpr? and Americas Awards as well as a Jane Addams Award, an International Reading Association Award, and many others.

Mike Curatotraveled to Havana to do visual research and bring this story to life. He is the author and illustrator of the Little Elliot series and has illustrated a number of other books for children, includingWorm Loves Worm.

Engle and Curato provide a child's view of Cuba that is extremely accessible and as striking as it is unforgettable. A vibrant snapshot of modern Cuba, full of rich, sensory detail. Kirkus Reviews,starred review, onAll the Way to Havana

He and Engle chronicle Cara Caras journey in loving detail as the family moves along the coast and into bustling city streets, giving readers glimpses into daily Cuban livesnewlyweds in a Dodge convertible, laundry hanging from balconies as a sea breeze sings. Its a wonderful introduction to Americas very nearby neighbor. Publishers Weekly,starred review, onAll the Way to Havana

Engles tone is upbeat throughout: she highlights modest country vistas, picturesque contemporary Havana, busy pelƒ)