Immigrant & New Generation Books

Written by Sandra Equihua
Illustrated by Sandra Equihua
Published by Tinker: An Imprint of Penguin Workshop

It’s Abuelito’s birthday, and Lola must go to the neighborhood bodega to get a candle for his cake! But there’s just so much at the store that catches Lola’s eye, from the fresh fruits and vegetables to the delicious sandwiches at the deli counter-not to mention the sweet breads and paletas.

Little ones will lose themselves in the aisles along with Lola as she delves into all areas of the bodega. English and Spanish labels introduce young readers to all the common foods and items found at the grocery store.

Es el cumpleaños del abuelito de Lola, y ella debe ir a la tiendita de la esquina a comprarle ¡una vela para el pastel! Pero hay tanto que ver en la tienda que se distrae, desde la fruta fresca y los vegetales hasta los sándwiches en los mostradores. ¡Y no hay que olvidar el pan dulce y las paletas!

Los pequeños se perderán en los pasillos junto con Lola mientras ella explora la bodega. Las etiquetas en inglés y español introducen a pequeños lectores a todas las comidas y los artículos que se encuentran en una tienda.

Primary ISBN: 9780593890622
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American

Themes: Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Education & Literacy, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Own Voices/Lived Experience

Setting: Unspecified

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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