" " is about a boy named Bernie who misses his grandfather. Bernie wants Grandpa to fly from Puerto Rico to New York so they can spend time together. Bernie comes up with a plan to convince Grandpa to visit by writing an invitation. In his invitation Bernie writes about the wonderful time he had while living with Grandpa in Puerto Rico. The vivid artwork in the book allows you to visualize Bernie scuba diving in the midst of fish under the sea or walking through an immense rain forest. Then, Bernie describes his favorite spots in the Bronx which make you feel like tagging along for some fun. Again, the illustrations let you see through Bernie's eyes as he canoes in Concrete Plant Park, goes fishing in City Island, or feeds goats at the Bronx Zoo. " can be used as a read aloud by parents and teachers for children in early childhood and elementary grades. The book takes into consideration its target audience. First, pagination provides for text and illustrations to appear side by side. This serves to better engage the listener's attention and develops comprehension. Secondly, the consistent location of text and size of font will help young readers become more familiar with print conventions. Lastly, a glossary of terms specific to Puerto Rico and the Bronx has been included. Bernie is universal. Every child has that special person they treasure in their lives. That heartfelt sentiment is what this book is about.