Looking for Bongo

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Looking for Bongo was written by Eric Velasquez. He is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including several previous collaborations with Carole Boston Weatherford.

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This book was published by Holiday House and the first publication was in 2017. This book is 24 pages long and it is suitable for the children 3-6 years old. [1]   

Summary

The boy knows Bongo was right there with him this morning but suddenly, Bongo is missing. He asks his whole family if they’ve seen the stuffed toy. “Yo no sé,” says abuela, “I don’t know.”

Mom and Dad haven’t seen him either. And Gato just meows and runs away.

When he finds Bongo, the boy is thrilled—but he still doesn’t understand how his toy ended up there. So he sets a trap to catch the Bongo thief.

The author gave the detail information in this book, and the expressive illustrations follow the boy’s investigation throughout his home, giving a glimpse at a warm, multi-generational family. [2]

Pros

School Library Journal gave their opinion about this book, this book is about an Afro Latino boy searches for his missing stuffed toy in this tender tribute to family, music, and childhood. This work's celebration of the diversity within Latino culture will warm hearts. A sweet tale recommended for diverse toddler storytimes and one-on-one sharing. [3]

One of the reader gave her opinion on online site. She said that Eric Velasquez has created a lovely book that speaks to multiracial families. The simple first-person text includes Spanish words, and as the boy searches, readers meet his family and see their racial makeup and cultural diversity through the gorgeous oil illustrations. There is no "pounding over the head with a brick" attitude about this book. What is particularly satisfying about the book is that the family simply is what it is like any other family. It's just nice to see it presented as a joyful reality, not an unusual situation to be commented on. [4] 

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