Preciosa (Precious Spanish Edition)
$32.23
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2025
Summary
This is a heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it most.
Sometimes hearing a song gives you all the courage you need for a day. That’s what happens to Pedrito after a hurricane howls through his neighborhood and he has to give up his rescue dog. The moment his big brother starts strumming “Preciosa,” a beautiful song about his beautiful island, Pedrito knows that somehow everything will be okay… .
Pura Belpre Ho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217004720 |
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| Author: | Carlos Aponte |
| Publisher: | Nancy Paulsen Books |
| Imprint: | Nancy Paulsen Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 27 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 377g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 238mm x 262mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
“A sweet tale of a little boy who finds solace in his family, a puppy, and music in the aftermath of a hurricane in Puerto Rico… . The bright, digital illustrations capture the island’s vibrancy, the family’s resilience despite their hardship, and the warmth of their community. The cartoony images complement the winsome narrative, presenting the child’s fears and worries in a way that will resonate with all readers. The Puerto Rican folk song, ‘Preciosa,’ is mentioned throughout… . The latest offering by Pura Belpré Honor recipient Aponte will charm readers and remind them that home can be found in family, friends, community, pets, and even a song.” —School Library Journal
Carlos Aponte
Carlos Aponte received a Pura Belpre Honor for Across the Bay. He also wrote and illustrated the children’s book A Season to Bee. Aponte is a faculty member at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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