What does 'home' mean to you? Can you have more than one home?

This is a discussion prompt for Going Home by Eve Bunting. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do the parents show their love for their children in this story?

This is a discussion prompt for Going Home by Eve Bunting. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some things that make your family special?

This is a discussion prompt for Going Home by Eve Bunting. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Going Home

Name: Going Home
ISBN: 9780395786147

by Eve Bunting

A Mexican family living in the U.S. travels back to their village, helping the children understand their parents' sacrifices and the true meaning of home.

About This Book

Although a Mexican family comes to the United States to work as farm laborers so that their children will have opportunities, the parents still consider Mexico their home.

Concepts

Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Loneliness & Belonging Empathy & Kindness Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Cultural Identity Growing Up Being Different Moving Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

Going Home by Eve Bunting gently explores the complex feelings of a Mexican family who work as farm laborers in the United States. While the parents seek opportunities for their children, their hearts remain tied to Mexico, their true home. This book beautifully portrays themes of family love, sacrifice, and cultural identity. It is ideal for sparking conversations with children aged 4-8 about what home means, the experiences of immigrant families, and appreciating one's heritage. The emotional arc is gentle and reflective, making it a comforting read.