Pete Comes To America

<p><i><strong>PETE COMES TO AMERICA</strong></i></p><p>In 1910, six year old <strong>Panagiotis (Pete) </strong>embarks on an adventurous journey with his family as they make <i>America</i> their new home. &nbsp;The powerful emotions, hopes and dreams of this young boy are delightfully brought to life with classic illustrations of the era. &nbsp;</p><p>Join Pete during his early years in <i>America</i>. &nbsp;Learn about Pete's love for both <i>Greece</i> and his new home, as he embraces his heritage and lives his <i>American </i>dream. &nbsp;</p><p>This uplifting story of childhood immigration highlights the emotions that creating a life in a new place holds for Pete and his family. &nbsp;Follow Pete from the beginning of his family's immigration from <i>Greece</i> to <i>America,</i> as he grows into a young man and graduates high school. &nbsp;</p><p>This book is a <strong>great read aloud </strong>for children and families to talk about how their family came to <i>America</i>, or about how other families came to <i>America.</i> &nbsp;A great <i>introduction</i> to immigration for children.</p><p>This book is perfect for all families regardless of where their immigration story starts. &nbsp;<i>Start your conversation today with</i> <i><strong>Pete Comes To America.</strong></i></p><p><strong>FROM THE AUTHOR</strong></p><p><i><strong>Pete Comes To America </strong></i>is my grandfather's immigration story. &nbsp;My grandfather always spoke so lovingly about his beloved island of Lesvos. &nbsp;He cherished his Greek heritage and was proud of the life he created for his family. &nbsp;My great-grandparents provided us all with an amazing life because of their brave immigration. &nbsp;My father, Pete's son, Demetrios (Jimmy), who is now 88 years old, talks with such fond memories of the Greek Coffee Shop that he visited with his family when he was a child, and spending time in his grandfather's barber shop. &nbsp;</p><p>Use this book as a conversation starter with your own family about your heritage and your family immigration story. &nbsp;It may just be the most important conversation you ever have!</p>