Alma, Head to Toe

Alma, Head to Toe/Alma, de pies a cabeza is a delightful bilingual board book that introduces young children to body parts through the charming character of Alma. With a conversational narration presented in both English and Spanish on every spread, it's an excellent tool for early vocabulary building and language exposure. The book exudes warmth and joy, featuring gentle illustrations that invite interaction, such as Alma patting a pet bird with her hands. While listed for ages 4-11, its board book format and focus on basic concepts make it ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, with older children benefiting from the bilingual text for language learning.

"Warmth exudes from each spread, and the cuddle-worthy heroine is full of so much joy. Readers will embrace these books with much enthusiasm."—School Library Journal (starred review) I have two eyes, one nose, and a mouth. / Tengo dos ojos, una nariz y una boca. I see you, Pajarito! / ¡Te veo, Pajarito! Alma is known for her iconic stripes—but there’s more she’d like to show you! She has arms, hands, and fingers for patting a pet bird—as well as legs, feet, toes, and one adorable belly, below her ever-present heart. Juana Martinez-Neal’s bilingual board book teaches body parts while sharing moments in a little girl’s world, in a conversational narration (shown in both languages on every spread) combined with gentle, inviting illustrations.