Josefina

Reach for this book when you want to cultivate a sense of pride in your child's creative work or introduce the beauty of global folk traditions. While the description sometimes confuses it with the American Girl toy line, Jeanette Winter's Josefina is actually a luminous tribute to the real-life Oaxacan clay artist Josefina Aguilar. Through a gentle counting structure, it showcases the artist's process of turning earth into vibrant, story-filled figures. This book is a wonderful tool for children aged 3 to 7 who are beginning to explore numbers and art. It reframes counting as an act of creation rather than just a rote skill. By following Josefina as she crafts angels, musicians, and flowers, children learn about Mexican heritage and the satisfaction that comes from making something with your own hands. It is a quiet, inspiring choice for a bedtime wind-down or a rainy day art session.