If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all - and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. Through Alma’s vibrant story, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

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7 minutes
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Juana Martinez-Neal
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Adriana Sananes
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July 15, 2019
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English
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Dreamscape Media, LLC
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B07V2PQ9ZF
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	7 minutes
Author	Juana Martinez-Neal
Narrator	Adriana Sananes
Audible.com Release Date	July 15, 2019
Publisher	Dreamscape Media, LLC
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07V2PQ9ZF
Best Sellers Rank	#152,638 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #428 in Children's Central & South America Books #1,214 in Family Life Fiction for Children #2,268 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life

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Rachel

Just ok

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018

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I bought this book because it was recommended as a back-to-school-read-aloud from a teacher friend. It was ok but didn't keep my PreK classes attention well at all as a read-aloud, and I'm an animated reader. I would say it's a cute book for a one-on-one reading (the art is great) but I'd check it out from the library instead of buy it. I have a largely hispanic community so I was eager to get this book on my shelf but it didn't really have anything special in that regard aside from hispanic names.

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Tomas Milo

My class gave it two thumbs up, and I agree!

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018

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This is a beautifully illustrated book. Simple and elegant, the illustrations set a nice tone for the book. I used this book to start a discussion in our classroom about students' names. Some knew the story of their name, but those who didn't became curious. Also, it made my class think about what traits they want to be used to describe themselves, and what their story is and will be. It has an ending my students reacted to with "Aww, that's so sweet," which sums up the feeling you get from reading this book.

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Frank Murphy

Perfection

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018

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Absolutely one of the best picture books of the year. An instant classic! From the illustrations to the flowing story of Alma's ancestry. So many possibilities for elementary classrooms!!! Buy this little masterpiece! I did - and I'll be buying more copies to gift for terachers!

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Kerri Kokias

This is a sweet story with a super lovable main character and absolutely ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

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This book starts with the line, "Alma Sofia Esparanza Jose Pura Candela had a long name- too long if you asked her." But once Alma learns where each of the pieces of her name come from, and the traits she shares with her ancestors, she is proud to carry their name. This is a sweet story with a super lovable main character and absolutely beautiful illustrations.

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Caraohio

It is nice and simple and sweet

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

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The cover doesn't really convey the depth and quality of the illustrations in this book. It is nice and simple and sweet, but collects so many characters in Alma's family history, that a story about a dad telling his child the history of her names , can span generations and be 4 or 5 different kinds stories about 4 or 5 different kinds of characters, even if it's just for a moment, before returning to sweet Alma. Juana Martinez-Neal is going to be storybook star... at least to picture book nerds like me.

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Melissa Stoller

This is a beautiful book! Children will enjoy hearing about how the ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018

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This is a beautiful book! Children will enjoy hearing about how the main character got her very long name (that was "too long, if you asked her"). Author/illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal uses glorious illustrations to highlight the story of each of the ancestors for whom Alma was named. The narrative provides an excellent starting point for discussion about family traditions, ancestors, and the power of names.

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J. Lee

A Great Back to School Book

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019

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Names are such an important component to our identity. Learning the history or story of her name helps Alma develop her pride in having so many names. I use this story to teach students about loving their names at the beginning of the school year and it is always a class favorite. It's a great way to spark a conversation with parents about how they chose their child's name.

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Dana Al-Basha

the story of a name

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022

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As an Arabian woman I understand the value of a name and the history and wishes held in one word… beautiful work and illustrations.

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Beautiful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2021

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Beautiful story and book

Pere Vivas Ballabriga

Perfecto

Reviewed in Spain on August 18, 2019

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Chelsey

❤️

Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2019

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I loved this book. It was perfect to use with Adrienne Geer’s Powerful Understanding and teaching kids about self and how to own their name and how it makes them special.

kl gonzalez

Perfect for any baby, particularily one with a long name

Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2019

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Adorable book!

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