New Books by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy

Abuelita's Secret

Written by Alma Flor Ada

Illustrated by Jacobo Muñiz

*Hardcover: 32 pages

*Publisher: Reycraft Books 

*Language: English

*ISBN-10: 1478868015

*ISBN-13: 978-1478868019

A boy is living with his family while his father is away. He dreads the first day at a new school because he has nothing special to share about himself. Each family member offers him an object that represents a memory from the summer, but the boy doesn't think any of these are interesting. Then his abuelita whispers a secret in his ear. When its his turn to talk, all he needs to do is open his backpack. When the moment arrives, he dumps the backpacks contents onto the table. As his classmates pick up the objects, he retells the stories they represent. Suddenly, he is surprised that he has much to say. And when he returns home, his abuelita has an even bigger surprise.

Mamá Goose: Bilingual Lullabies·Nanas Board book

Written by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy

Illustrated by Maribel Suarez

*Age Range: Baby - 2 years

*Grade Level: Preschool and up

*Series: Bilingual Lullabies - Nanas

*Board book: 18 pages

*Publisher: Disney-Hyperion; Bilingual edition

*Language: English

*ISBN-10: 1368045413

*ISBN-13: 978-1368045414

This bilingual board book by acclaimed authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy presents popular and beloved lullabies from all over the Spanish-speaking world. Full of charm and humor, and rich with the diversity of Latinx cultures, Mamá Goose is the perfect introduction to Latinx lullabies for English speakers, and a trove of familiar favorites for Spanish speakers.

Review

"Young speakers of either language will appreciate the bouncing rhythms and nonsense fun."―Booklist

"A lovely compendium [with] clear, charming watercolor cartoon illustrations. . . . Just as much fun to read in English as in Spanish, . . . this is a perfect example of translation as an art form."―School Library Journal