If Dominican Were a Color

Summary

The colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican.

The palette of the Dominican Republic is exuberant and unlimited. Maiz comes up amarillo , the blue-black of dreams washes over sandy shores, and people’s skin can be the shade of cinnamon in cocoa or of mahogany. This exuberantly colorful, softly rhyming picture book is a gentle reminder that a nation’s hues are as wide as nature itself.

Theme(s):

Culture, Traditions, Acceptance

Personal Response

I thought this book was beautiful and capturing. Although there is not much writing on the pages, the illustrations take over and draw you in. I like how the illustrations show diversity and the beauty of the island. I think this book is a great story for children to read.

Teaching Ideas

I would like to have a read-aloud in the classroom with resources to do after. Since this book is center on Dominican heritage and diversity of that country I think it would be fun for students to retell the story, sort the sequence, and then do activities. For activities, students could identify colors in their environment which they think are important.

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