Alma and Her Family/Alma y su familia

This charming board book brings back Alma, the beloved character from 'Alma and How She Got Her Name,' to introduce her family members. Through simple, conversational narration presented in both English and Spanish on every spread, Alma shares her affection for her daddy, mommy, grandma, artist grandpa, and even her pet bird, Pajarito. Juana Martinez-Neal's signature gentle and whimsical illustrations perfectly complement the heartwarming text, making it an ideal read-aloud for young children exploring family bonds and early language learning. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the diverse expressions of love within a family.

Meet Alma’s family . . . in two languages! The beloved star of the Caldecott Honor Book Alma and How She Got Her Name appears in a series of joy-filled bilingual board books featuring words and simple phrases in English and Spanish. I play with my cousins. / Juego con mis primas. I sing to Pajarito. / Le canto a Pajarito. How much does little Alma love her family? She kisses her daddy, squeezes her mommy, laughs with her grandma, and . . . paints on her artist grandpa (such a good sport!). Juana Martinez-Neal’s bilingual board book brings back familiar characters and introduces new ones in a conversational narration (shown in both languages on every spread) as well as gentle illustrations exuding whimsy and warmth.