The Old Man and His Door -- Gary Soto

Who would bring the door, la puerta, to a picnic instead of the pig, el puerco? An old man who's great at gardening but lousy at listening to his wife In the universal tradition of the wise-fool story, this gentle disaster tale is funny and affectionate....The combination is great for reading aloud. -- <i>Booklist</i>Cepeda makes brilliant use of color, form, and perspective to add humor to the work. It's a story children will want to retell themselves. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br><b>Author:</b> Gary Soto<br><b>Publisher:</b> Puffin Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/26/1998<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.24lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.04h x 7.90w x 0.09d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780698116542<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>23969 / Old Man and His Door<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Born in Fresno, California, to Mexican American parents, <b>Gary Soto</b> is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and fiction writer. The awards for this multitalented author are many, ranging from the US Award for International Poetry Forum to a Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, and was nominated for a National Book Award. His other credits include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council. When he is not writing, Mr. Soto serves as a volun