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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

The heartbreak of moving is explored with tact and generosity. Daniela goes over to her friend Evelyn’s apartment to play just as they do every day, because she is her mejor amiga. They play games, just like always, and laugh, just like always; but the more Daniela talks about their games, the more readers begin to understand that the girls are about to be parted. Simple and easy to understand, even for non-speakers of Spanish, this book has illustrations and context that help with translation.  
Age Groups: Big Kids, Little Kids
Skills: friendship, separation
Author: Meg Medina and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez

Discussion Questions

  • How do Daniela and Evelyn feel in the story?
  • What can we learn from the story about moving and friendship?
  • Have you ever had to move? How did it feel?
  • Have you ever had a friend who moved away? How did it feel?
  • What's similar and different from Daniela and Evelyn's neighborhood and your neighborhood?

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