Piece by piece : Ernestine's gift for President Roosevelt by Ruiz-Flores, Lupe

Piece by piece : Ernestine's gift for President Roosevelt (#2147FC6)

by Ruiz-Flores, Lupe; illustrated by Lopez Real, Anna
Hardcover (library binding) Millbrook Press, 2023
Dewey: 973.917; Audience: Lower Elementary; Reading Level: 3.0
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color); 24 x 28 cm

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Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references. "During the Great Depression, Ernestine Guerrero's family didn't have much. The true story of a resourceful Mexican American teen who made a remarkable gift to thank President Roosevelt for the food aid that helped them survive!"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher

During the Great Depression, Ernestine Guerrero's family didn't have much.

The Mexican American teen was so grateful for the government food aid they received in San Antonio, Texas, that she wanted to personally thank President Roosevelt. But how? After seeing the plans for a very difficult woodworking project, she decided she would make it herself and send it to the president. Piece by piece, that's exactly what she did. And the clock case she built remains on display in the Roosevelt Presidential Library to this day.

With stunning illustrations from Anna Lopez Real, this picture book tells the inspiring true story of a girl who proved that if you look closely, treasure can be found in unexpected places.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Millbrook Press
  • Publication Date: September 5, 2023
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Dewey: 973.917
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color); 24 x 28 cm
  • Tracings: Lopez Real, Anna, illustrator.
  • ISBN-10: 1-72846-043-3
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-72846-043-7
  • LCCN: 2022-056367
  • Follett Number: 2147FC6
  • Reading Level: 3.0
  • Audience: Lower Elementary