Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story by Charles Ghigna Hardcover Book
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Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story by Charles Ghigna Hardcover Book. Bound to Dream by Charles Ghigna, Anna Forlati. a tale rooted in the immigrant experience, making it a valuable addition to diversity and inclusion initiatives;. an ode to books and stories, with a spotlight on bookbinding;. Bound to Dream by Charles Ghigna, Anna Forlati Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This heartwarming picture book about Carlo, a young Italian immigrant in 1800s New York City, celebrates books and family as it instills the values of heritage, perseverance, and the love of learning Publisher Description This heartwarming picture book about Carlo, a young Italian immigrant in 1800s New York City, celebrates books and family as it instills the values of heritage, perseverance, and the love of learning. A captivating children's picture book that transcends borders and generations, Bound to Dream tells the heartwarming true story of Carlo, a young Italian immigrant who embarks on a new life as a bookbinder in 1800s New York City. Through his journey, the picture book offers: . a timeless narrative that inspires young readers (ages 4–8) to embrace their family history; . a tale rooted in the immigrant experience, making it a valuable addition to diversity and inclusion initiatives; . an ode to books and stories, with a spotlight on bookbinding; . stunning, immersive illustrations that engage children and educators alike; . an opportunity for schools, libraries, and educational programs to foster cultural understanding; and . a connection to the author's great-grandfather, offering authenticity and depth to the story. Bound to Dream is an educational tool and a celebration of books, family, and the American dream. Bring this enriching story to your readers and instill the values of heritage, perseverance, and the love of learning. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Charles Ghigna-Father Goose® was born in New York City and has lived in Homewood, Alabama, for the past 50 years. He is the author of more than 100 books, including The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry, The Magic Box, A Poem Is a Firefly, Love Is Everything, and Fetch, Cat. Fetch! He has written more than 5,000 poems for children and adults. Visit his website at . Anna Forlati was born in Padua, Italy. She received her degree in contemporary art and a degree in film history at the IUAV University in Venice. She has illustrated several books, and her work has appeared in many international exhibitions. She is a collaborator with the Onus Radio Magica Foundation. Her book My Dad, My Rock received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. SELLING POINTS: . An endearing story that shows how a love of books, words, and stories can be shared across generations . Inspires children to discover their family history and shows how the past stories of their families are still alive in them today . Based on the life of the author's great-grandfather, Carlo (Charles) Vincent Ghigna, who was born in Italy and immigrated to New York City in the 1800s Details ISBN 0764368311 ISBN-13 9780764368318 Title Bound to Dream Author Charles Ghigna, Anna Forlati Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 32 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GEItemID:161933377; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
