Alma and Her Family/Alma y su familia (Alma's Words/Las palabras de Alma)
Meet Alma’s family . . . in two languages! The beloved star of the Caldecott Honor Book Alma and How She Got Her Name appears in a series of joy-filled bilingual board books featuring words and simple phrases in English and Spanish.
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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 24
Book Binding: Board book
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Candlewick
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ISBN: 9780763693626
Creator Bio
Juana Martinez-Neal is an award-winning illustrator and author originally from Lima, Peru. She studied at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and later moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a children's book illustrator. Her unique style, influenced by the folk art and culture of her home country, has been featured in numerous picture books, including her debut author-illustrator book, Alma and How She Got Her Name. Juana's work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration and the Caldecott Honor. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband and three children, where she continues to create beautiful and meaningful stories for young readers.
