All the Way to Havana

A boy and his family get their old car running and head off to Havana for a celebration in this book with startlingly beautiful illustration and rich text. You will come away from this book with a deep appreciation for the stubborn persistence of Cuba's people and the lush beauty of their land.......more

This new picture-book from Cuban-American poet and children's author Margarita Engle follows the story of one day in the life of a young boy and his family, as they make the trip from their home in the country to big city Havana for an important celebration. Forced by circumstance - namely, the U.S.......more

This was definitely a great picture book and step into understanding the cultural differences of those that live in poverty and those that are more fortunate. While this book does not directly address the history of Cuba, it does show that due to the economic and political struggles of Cuba many ind......more

Featured in a grandma reads session. Who doesn't love a Road Trip???!! Especially to see family? The bright, beautiful artistry steals the show in the book. . .you feel the vibrancy of the place and the book fairly pulses in your hands as you read it! We loved this book. . . it reminded my listeners......more

First, let me say that author, Engle, tells a great tale. Illustrator, Mike Curato also shows a great story with his bold and beautiful pictures. Unfortunately, I don't see them telling the same exact story. For example, on the page with the boy holding the wrench, the words say "... A twist here. A......more