My Papi Has A Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Pena

Recommended for Ages 5+

Video Summary

Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle. While riding through Corona, California, they pass stores, murals, construction workers, and a closed-down shaved ice shop. There is a large Mexican population and Daisy sees different people and different historical things that are important to their culture.

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.