Hold
Written by Randy Ribay
Illustrated by Zeke Peña
Published by Kokila
It’s time to leave the house, but…where are the keys?? As Daddy rummages through the mess, he hands a water bottle to his toddler and says, “Hold, please.” This accidental request turns into an adventure when the child decides holding is fun and wants to hold EVERYTHING!
Before long, the toddler has their arms full with their favorite stuffie, toy plane, even the family pet, and has set their sights on more ambitious items—the rain, a tree, and more—until it becomes too much to hold. Luckily, Daddy’s always there to hold them.
Primary ISBN: 9780593856987
Publication Date: April 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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