A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship
in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award!
Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey
as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which
sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with
Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places that they explore together.
The exhilaration in Rosalba's and Abuela's story is magnified by the
loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share.
Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN:
978-0-14-056226-2)
"A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether
familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York
Times**
* "A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual
intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels,
dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."-The Horn Book (starred
review)
* "Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that
will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish
words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."-Booklist
(starred review)
"Dorros's text seamlessly weaves Spanish words and phrases into the
English narrative, retaining a dramatic quality rarely found in
bilingual picture books"--Publisher's Weekly
*An ALA Notable Book
An NCSS-CBC Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year
An American Booksellers Pick of the Lists selection
A Booklist Editor's Choice
A Horn Book Fanfare Listing
Winner of the Parent's Choice Award
A Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List selection
A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection
