Who invented the yo-yo? Well, that I can’t tell you, but what I can tell you is that a Filipino immigrant helped make it one of the most popular toys of not just its time, but even today. 
Born in 1896, Pedro Flores was a young man from the Philippines. He would work hard under the conditions of events of the time. When he was finally allowed to leave the country, he found his way to America. But it was not an American Dream right off the bat. It would take years, and a childhood toy, to put him on the map. Explored in Pedro’s Yo-Yos: How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of Toys by Rob Peñas and illustrated by Carl Angel, we see how a trend and a toy revolution occurred.
Things are shown that allow us to see how it is never too late to make your American Dream come true. Penas and Angel open up the world of a little known inventor in an introductory manner, but they also get down and dirty as well. There is most likely more to the story than a picture book (while currently available, I read this via an online reader copy) can give, but that just means you can learn more.
Mostly good for the aged five and up crowd, the format might turn off some older readers, but it is a great story for the kids starting out learning to yo-yo. Good for a classroom setting for readers who like sports, games and learning about people. Perfect for diverse studies and history buffs.