Books by Juana Martinez-Neal

6 books · Ages 0–11

Known for the Alma Board Books and Alma series, Juana Martinez-Neal writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–11, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, joy & gratitude, family & siblings.

Series

Alma at Home/Alma En Casa
Alma and Her Family / Alma y su familia
Alma Board Books
2 books · Ages 0–7
Alma, Head to Toe
Alma, Where Is Pajarito?/Alma, ¿Dónde está Pajarito?
Alma
2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

Cover of Zonia's Rain Forest
Zonia's Rain Forest
Juana Martinez-Neal
For families who want to foster a love for nature and discuss environmental stewardship, this gentle story introduces th
Ages 4–8
Cover of Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Juana Martinez-Neal
Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, until her father shares the stories of the special r
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
2 books
Alma and Her Family / Alma y su familia
Alma at Home/Alma En Casa
Ages 4–7
6 books
Zonia's Rain Forest
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma and Her Family / Alma y su familia
Ages 8–11
4 books
Zonia's Rain Forest
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma, Head to Toe

Common Themes

Love & FamilyJoy & GratitudeFamily & SiblingsCuriosity & WonderEmpathy & KindnessSelf-Confidence & IdentityGrowing UpBilingual

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