Hello, friends! Our book today is Carmela Full Of Wishes, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, a subtle and moving story of a little girl’s birthday wish. It’s Carmela’s birthday, which means she gets to go with her brother into town today. After a breakfast of pancakes adorned with birthday … Continue reading Carmela Full Of Wishes (Matt de la Peña)
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Love (Matt de la Peña)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning and profound Love, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Loren Long, a moving meditation on love in all its forms. The first voices we hear, and the first faces we see, wide-eyed and smiling down at us in wonder: these are love. So, too, … Continue reading Love (Matt de la Peña)
Miguel And The Grand Harmony (Matt de la Peña)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Miguel And The Grand Harmony, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Ana Ramírez, a gorgeous tie-in to the Oscar-nominated film Coco. Told from the point of view La Música (presented in the form of a delicate golden sprite), the reader follows the spirit of music through … Continue reading Miguel And The Grand Harmony (Matt de la Peña)
