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Baking with Mi Abuelita

Written by Julissa Mora
Illustrated by Julissa Mora
Published by Random House Children's Books

It’s Papi’s birthday! Which means it’s time to get in the kitchen and bake the traditional family cake — Tres Leches! Together, we’ll measure the ingredients and when some of it sticks to the pan, no worries! Abuelita is there to save the day. The family is working together on this special tradition, just like Papi did with Abuelita when he was young!

Primary ISBN: 9780593651971
Publication Date: September 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Reader , Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unspecified

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

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