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My Two Border Towns
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By David Bowles ● Pictures by Erika Meza
A Saturday trip across the bridge becomes a journey through two homes, two languages, and one caring community. A boy and his father travel from their Texas border town to El Otro Lado, the Mexican town just across the Rio Grande. They visit familiar places: a favorite restaurant, Tío Mateo’s jewelry shop, the paletero, and the pharmacy. Each stop feels ordinary and special at the same time, filled with family, food, friendship, and memories. But their last stop shows the deeper purpose of the trip. Together, father and son bring supplies to friends seeking asylum, showing how kindness can cross borders too. Warm, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated, this picture book gives young readers a tender look at border life, family tradition, and community care.
Culture Diverse Voices Family Fiction Kindness Towns Picture Books
6-8 Years 40 Pages
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