My Abuelita - Hardcover

Johnston, Tony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152163301 ISBN 13: 9780152163303

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2009

Synopsis

Winner of a 2010 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor!

Abuelita's hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcacha--her jalopy--with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever--with a very important job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonderful props, Abuelita is a storyteller. Next to being a grandmother, that may be the most important job of all.

Sprinkled with Spanish and infused with love, My Abuelita is a glorious celebration of family, imagination, and the power of story.

About this title

Review:

"The digital photographs of Morales's unique polymer-clay sculptures, surrounded by elements and colors distinctive of traditional Mexican crafts, create a surrealistic atmosphere that transforms the locations where this story take place--a humble home and a school--into fantastic places. Children and adults, especially those who love listening and telling stories, will be thrilled to discover Abuelita's enchanting profession."--Kirkus Reviews

"A young boy narrates an affectionate ode to his beloved grandmother in this fanciful picture book . . . the many Spanish terms are well defined within the boy's engaging and poetic narrative, in which he conveys his admiration and affection for his appealingly peppy grandmother . . . the eye-catching, mixed-media illustrations, sparked with bright patterns, textures, and color, will help reinforce the meaning in the words. A charming tribute to family and the joys and inspiration that storytelling can bring."--Booklist

"The vignettes seamlessly knit together realism and fantasy, giving every spread a dreamy physicality "--Publishers Weekly

"It seems a touch unfair that any one person should have as much talent in her bones as Yuyi Morales."--Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 - SLJ blog

About the Author:

TONY JOHNSTON's many children's books often include Mexican themes, inspired by her years living in Mexico. She lives in San Marino, California.YUYI MORALES was born and raised in Mexico. She now illustrates picture books in Pleasant Hill, California. www.yuyimorales.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0152163301
• ISBN 13: 9780152163303
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Morales Yuyi