Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Written by Ismée Williams
Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Published by Roaring Brook Press
A heartfelt picture book about a loving grandpa and his grandchild that vividly explores intergenerational connection, the immigrant experience, and heritage through its unique combination of memory and storytelling.
When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In the summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In the winter, they stand on the cliff and let the spray of the sea prick their nose and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach.
It’s here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.
Primary ISBN: 9781250848772
Publication Date: May 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Cuban/Cuban American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Educator Resource, Engagement Tool: Video, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generation: 2nd, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (Connecticut)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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