Written by Antonio Sacre
Illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Age Range: 5 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0810989670
ISBN-13: 978-0810989672
Nina is visiting her grandmother in Miami for Christmas. Usually
she spends it in snowy New England with her mother and her family, but this
year is different. She isn’t certain what to make of a hot and humid holiday,
until she learns the traditions of her father’s side of the family from her
Cuban grandmother. She helps prepare for the evening and takes part in all
their traditions—the intricate cooking for the feast, the dancing, the music,
and the gathering of relatives and neighbors. It all comes together for a Noche
Buena that Nina will never forget.
Antonio Sacre and Angela Dominguez have created a wonderful
story that everyone who celebrates Christmas will enjoy. The book includes a
glossary of Spanish words.
Reviews
Dominguez's bright acrylics convey calm and joy, while Sacre's
visceral prose captures the voice of a child gaining assurance, as well as the
kindness and mutual respect of a loving extended family. –Publisher Weekly
A warm bit of holiday diversity. Diane
Olivo-Posner, Los Angeles Public Library - School Library
Journal
A memorable celebration, equally suited to reading alone or
aloud, and rich in joyful, intimate family feeling. Grades 2-4. --John Peters-
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Antonio Sacre is a Cuban-American writer, storyteller, and performance artist. He lives in Los Angeles. Visit him online at www.antoniosacre.com.
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and lives in northern California. She illustrated Ava Tree and the Wishes Three and Carmen Learns English. Visit her online at www.angeladominguezstudio.com.
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