Young Rene\'s teacher is calling role one morning, and Rene is dismayed to hear someone else answer to his name.
This witty story about a young boy\'s odyssey to find out the meaning of his name will challenge readers aged 3 to 7 to chart cross-cultural differences by gaining an understanding about themselves and the people around them..
Complimented by playful illustrations, this bilingual picture book follows Colato Lainez\'s own experiences, when he was faced with a challenge to his own name as a child.
With the book tucked under his arm, Rene endeavors to win the first writing contest of the school year.
One day at the library, Rene discovers a book called The Meaning of Names. everywhere he turns, there\'s Rene the girl. and at recess tells him she wants to be his best friend ... shares her apple with him ... is behind him every time they line up ...
But the next day at school the new girl sits by him ...
After discussing it with Mama and Papa, Rene decides his name is so beautiful that a girl copied it from him, not the other way around.
That afternoon his classmates tease, Rene has a girl\'s name.
It\'s not only that he thought he was the only person with that name, but also that the new student who answers is a girl.
Young Rene\'s teacher is calling role one morning, and Rene is dismayed to hear someone else answer to his name
