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Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre (Spanish Edition) by [Juana Martinez-Neal]

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¿Cómo terminó Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir cómo cabe perfectamente en ellos.

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photo. 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. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin or name story.

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

Spanish
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Publisher

Candlewick Press
Publication date

April 10, 2018
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978-0763693589
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Juana Martinez-Neal is the Peruvian-born daughter and granddaughter of painters. Her debut as an author-illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was awarded a Caldecott Honor and was published in Spanish as Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre. She also illustrated La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, for which she won a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry, and Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, which won a Robert F. Sibert Medal. Juana Martinez-Neal lives in Connecticut with her family. Visit her online at www.juanamartinezneal.com. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BLXH9VJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick Press; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ Spanish
File size ‏ : ‎ 61707 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,855 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #88 in Children's Latin America Fiction
- #698 in Children's Multigenerational Families
- #744 in Children's Central & South America Books

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Juana Martinez-Neal is the Peruvian-born daughter and granddaughter of painters. Her debut as an author-illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was awarded a Caldecott Honor and was published in Spanish as Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre. She also illustrated La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya, for which she won a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award, and Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, which won a Robert F. Sibert Medal. Juana Martinez-Neal lives in Connecticut with her family. Visit her online at www.juanamartinezneal.com.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022

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I absolutely loved this book. Bought it in English and Spanish. Alma is the sweetest character filled with joy and curiosity. What a lovely storyline and unique way to share meaning behind family names. This book is definitely in my top 10 picture books of all time. A must buy.

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Barbara D.

Lovely story about an individual's worth and place in the family

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019

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I love this story for my daughter who also has many names, and who is very interested at 3 years old in family history. Lovely way to help little ones connect with ancestors and feel they are loved by many.

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Cristina Pagoota

Beautiful Illustrations!

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

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I purchased this beautiful book for my introductory lessons this school year, and can't wait to use it!

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Lovely story

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020

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I first got the English edition. I fell in love with this book. Then, I got the Spanish edition for my dual learners (Spanish-English). The drawings are eye-catching and the story will make you wonder how you got your name.

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The Rendons

Wonderdul story and beautiful pictures

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018

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This is the sweetest book! A wonderful story that celebrates Hispanic culture and language.

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Very worthy buy for baby!

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020

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Absolutely loved this book!