Gracias / Thanks
by Pat Mora and John Parra
32 Total Resources 4 Awards 7 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- Multiracial / Mixed Race
Year Published 2009
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Racially mixed people--Fiction
- Racially mixed people
- Bilingual
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Daily Activities
- Spanish language materials
- Spanish language materials--Bilingual
- Gratitude
- Hispanic Americans--Fiction
- Gratitude--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
Our Original Resources 10
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with John Parra about Gracias / Thanks
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Meet-the-Author Recording in Spanish and English (Bilingual) with Pat Mora about Gracias / Thanks
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Pat Mora
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with John Parra
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Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Pat Mora
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Audio Name Pronunciation with John Parra
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 8
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with John Parra
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Meet-the-Author Recording in Spanish and English (Bilingual) with Pat Mora
Created by TeachingBooks
Spanish Interview with Pat Mora
Created by Colorín Colorado
Interview with Pat Mora
Created by Mackin Community
On the power of poetry with Pat Mora
Created by Lee & Low
Interview with John Parra
Created by Latinxs in Kid Lit
Interview with John Parra
Created by Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Interview with John Parra
Created by Publishers Weekly
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Teacher's Guide from Lee & Low
Created by Lee & Low
Lesson Plan from Kristina Faudree (Manchester College)
Created by Kristina Faudree (Manchester College)
Teaching Guide from Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Dept. of Education
Created by Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Dept. of Education
Book Readings 1
Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 4
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Illustrator Honor, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2010
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2025
Picture Book Illustration Winner, 2010
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