(1) 4-6 Translated by Elisa Amado. Illustrated by Alfonso Ruano. Argueta's bilingual collection gives voice to refugee children who emigrate from Central American countries to the United States in search of safety or better lives. The poems, written in the first person, present the candid perspective of the children's experiences; they include whimsical imagery but also scary threats. Delicate illustrations present both realistic portrayals and surreal depictions that complement the textual imagery.

Reviewer: Alicia K. Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2017

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Alfonso Ruano. When a friend's father is dragged from his store, nine-year-old Pedro learns it's because he's against the dictatorship running their unnamed Latin American country. By the time a soldier instructs Pedro's class to write about what their families do at night, Pedro knows he must conceal the truth. This book's effectiveness lies in its unflagging loyalty to Pedro's point of view, its artfully realistic illustrations, and its deft use of understatement.

Reviewer: Nell Beram | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2000