Alma and How She Got Her Name: (A Heartwarming Story About Family History and the Meaning of Names - For Kids Ages 3-8) by Juana Martinez-Neal

“A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names.” —School Library Journal (starred review) If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all—and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her 2019 Caldecott Honor Book, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

From the Publisher "It’s an origin story that envelops readers like a hug." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A beautifully illustrated, tender story." —School Library Journal (starred review) Alma and How She Got Her Name Alma, Head to Toe /Alma, de pies a cabeza Alma and Her Family/Alma y su familia Alma at Home/Alma en casa Alma, Where Is Pajarito?/Alma, ¿Dónde está Pajarito? Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 1,249 23 10 6 2 Read the new adorable bilingual board book series starring Alma from the Caldecott Honor Book! A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book! If you ask her, Alma has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all. ALSO IN SPANISH! Alma 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. Get to know Alma, head to toe! 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!). Meet Alma’s family! Follow little Alma as she washes up in the bathroom, puts on her striped outfit and bow, and eats breakfast with her family in the kitchen. Take a tour of Alma’s home! Where is Alma’s flying friend Pajarito? Is that him behind the books? Or beside the stool? Could he be between the hats? Follow little Alma on a search for her mischievous pet bird! In two languages! no data ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓