My Papi Has a Motorcycle
By Isabel Quintero
The Story
A girl takes an evening motorcycle ride with her papi through their neighborhood, watching familiar streets and faces even as the community changes around her.
Why It's Special
For the kid who lights up at the sound of a parent's key in the door, this is a book about that same rush of love and pride, stretched out over one golden ride.
- Big idea: Love for a place and a person can hold steady even as everything around them changes.
- Vibes: Warm, sun-drenched, nostalgic, full of motion and color.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about a parent and child spending time together
- are curious about their own neighborhood and community
- respond well to vivid, art-forward storytelling
- like to talk about the people and places they see every day
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What do you and your family like to do together, like Daisy Ramona and her papi riding the motorcycle?
- Observation: What are some of the people and places Daisy Ramona sees on her ride?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Daisy Ramona feels riding with her papi as the sun sets?
- Real-life connection: Has a place you know well ever changed? How did that feel?
- Imagination: If you could take a ride around your neighborhood with someone you love, where would you go?
