As shy Gabo watches kids from his new school playing in the snow, he wishes he had a sled. When Gabo receives a tray as a gift, a new friend, Isa, shows him how to sled down the hill on it.
A Sled for Gabo
Discuss the Book
Gabo Wants a Sled
Pages 1–9
- Important Moment: Gabo sees kids from his new school sledding outside and wants to join, but he doesn’t have a sled.
- Ask and Share: What does Gabo want to do? Why can’t he do it? How does he feel watching the kids on the hill? How would you feel if you were Gabo?
Feeling Shy
Pages 10–21
- Important Moment: Señora Tobón gives Gabo a mango to share with the kids, but Gabo is too shy to approach them.
- Ask and Share: Why doesn’t Gabo take the mango over to the kids to share it with them? Would you feel comfortable going over to them? Why or why not?
A Confusing Gift
Pages 22–27
- Important Moment: Tío Tim and Madrina give Gabo a cafeteria tray but Gabo feels small and sad because it’s not a sled.
- Ask and Share: Why does the tray make Gabo sad? Have you ever gone sledding on something that wasn’t a sled? What did you use? If you’ve never gone sledding, would you like to someday?
The Cafeteria-Tray Sled
Pages 28–39
- Important Moment: Isa shows Gabo how to use his tray as a sled, and he flies down the hill, whooping the whole time. Gabo doesn’t feel shy anymore, and he shares a treat with Isa.
- Ask and Share: How does Isa help Gabo? How does Gabo feel by the end? Have you ever felt shy around someone, and then the feeling went away? Who was the person? Why did you stop feeling shy?