Book of the Month, December 2016
Luis Paints the World by Terry Farish with illustrations by Oliver Dominguez

Nico, Luis’ older brother is off to join the army and see the world. While Nico is gone, Luis decides to paint the world on an alleyway wall in their Latino neighborhood and is joined by his family and neighbors to create a colorful mural. Spanish words and descriptions of Dominican foods are sprinkled throughout the text contributing to the warm sense of community. -Recommended by Marilyn Carpenter

ISBN: 9781467757966
Publisher: Lerner Books
PubDate: April 2016

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• Themes: Luis Paints the World, Marilyn Carpenter, Oliver Dominguez, Terry Farish
• Descriptors: WOW Recommends