Abuelo’s Flower Shop
Written by Jackie Morera
Illustrated by Deise Lino
Published by Beaming Books
“Te recuerdo y te extraño.” I remember you, and I miss you.
Elena is finally old enough to sell flowers with her abuelo in his shop. But she notices that many of the people who visit have tears in their eyes. Abuelo tells her the shop is the last stop before people visit the garden beyond the gate. A place for telling the ones you’ve loved and lost, “Te recuerdo y te extraño,” I remember you, and I miss you.
Tender and insightful, Abuelo’s Flower Shop celebrates the beauty of intergenerational love while gently teaching readers about grieving the loss of a loved one. Grandparents and grandchildren will delight in Elena and Abuelo’s heartfelt relationship, and readers of all ages will be inspired to find their own ways to say, “I remember you, and I miss you.” This thoughtful story is the perfect resource for navigating difficult conversations about grief.
Primary ISBN: 9781506487557
Publication Date: June 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Cuban/Cuban American
Themes: Family Relationship: Grandparents, Mental Health, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States (Miami FL)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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