Alma and Her Family/Alma y su familia (Bilingual Edition)

Written by Juana Martinez-Neal
Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
Published by Candlewick Press

I play with my cousins. / Juego con mis primas.
I sing to Pajarito. / Le canto a Pajarito.

How much does little Alma love her family? She kisses her daddy, squeezes her mommy, laughs with her grandma, and . . . paints on her artist grandpa (such a good sport!). Juana Martinez-Neal’s bilingual board book brings back familiar characters and introduces new ones in a conversational narration (shown in both languages on every spread) as well as gentle illustrations exuding whimsy and warmth.

Primary ISBN: 9780763693626
Publication Date: September 2023
Available As: Boardbook
Boardbook , Age 02 or older

Community Represented: Peruvian/Peruvian American

Themes: Bilingual Book: Spanish/English, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Own Voices/Lived Experience

Setting: Peru

Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: Unknown

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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