Call Me Tree - Llamame arbol

Call Me Tree - Llamame arbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez

Overview: Call Me Tree is a bilingual book (Spanish & English) about a child who goes on a journey of self discovery, growing with the tree and being free. As the child grows he discoveres the sky, birds, more trees and children.

Target Audience: K-3 students.

Reading Level: N/A

Overall Rating 27/28 (based on rubric posted above):

-I chose to omit accuracy because there was no real facts presented in the book. Also, the book is gender neutral and doesn't depict a specific culture.

-I rated the book 3/4 in relatability because the child in the book became one with a tree and it seems like a difficult concept for students to be able to relate to.

-On the other hand, the book received a 4/4 in critical thinking because although it may be an unusual concept for children to think about (one connecting with nature and gender neutrality) it allows for a good discussion to develop.

Literary Elements:

-Rhyming

-Point of View: First Person

-Bilingual

 Gonzalez, M. C. (2014). Call Me Tree - Llamame Arbol. New York, NY: Children's Book Press.