Abuelita’s Song
Written by Gloria Amescua
Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
Published by Beach Lane Books
A sweet picture book integrating Spanish words and celebrating the family and music that connects us all.
Every night, when the sun says buenas noches, a mother sings a special lullaby to her baby boy: ¿Dónde está mi corazón? Aquí, aquí, aquí en mis brazos.
As he gets older, the boy asks for his song over and over until it’s forever in his heart. When the boy grows up and moves away, he teaches the song to his daughters. And now that Abuelita is coming for a visit, the girls plan a surprise for her: they are going to sing her song, “La canción del corazón.”
Primary ISBN: 9781665957519
Publication Date: May 2025
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Arts, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Setting: Home Country
Setting: Mexico, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Home Country, Immigrant, 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Engagement Materials:
Source: Beach Lane Books
A Chat with Author, Gloria Amescua
Source: PB Jamz
Abuelita’s Song read aloud with Gloria Amescua
Source: Simon Kids