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“With sweet imagery, this simple counting book that celebrates family, friends, and Christmas will appeal to children and adults.”

—School Library Journal

“An emphasis on the joy of being together radiates from the pages.”

—Publishers Weekly

Countdown for Nochebuena

Written by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
Illustrated by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Celebrate the Latine traditions of Christmas Eve with this joyful story that counts up to twelve and back down again.

This charming, bouncy text that alternates between English and Spanish and counts holiday elements like dancers, singers, and special foods up to twelve—to midnight, when Christmas Eve turns to Christmas and presents are opened!—and back down again, pairs perfectly with its illustrative context clues. In this story, family members young and old are excited to gather in their best festive clothes to celebrate Nochebuena, a Christmas Eve celebration for Latine people around the world.

Simple yet lyrical text inspired by the author-illustrator’s Cuban American heritage combines with a warm art style perfect for celebrating the holiday.

Primary ISBN: 9780316467919
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Board Book
Picture Book, Age 00 or older

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Setting: United States

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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