El carrito de churros (Churro Stand Spanish Edition): A Picture Book

by Karina N. Gonzalez, Krystal Quiles (Illustrator)

Overview

De la mano de un galardonado dúo de autora e ilustradora, llega un conmovedor libro ilustrado que celebra el amor, la comunidad y el CRUJIDO, ESTALLIDO, y CHISPORROTEO de un churro perfecto.

¡Todo el mundo ama los churros!

En un día caluroso de verano, Lucía y su hermano acompañan a su madre a vender churros deliciosos y azucarados en las bulliciosas calles de Nueva York. Pero cuando se acerca una tormenta y los clientes huyen, la madre de Lucía improvisa con un poco de magia y mucho amor. Inspirado en la relación de la autora con su propia madre, este libro conmovedor celebra el amor, la comunidad y el CRUJIDO, ESTALLIDO y CHISPORROTEO de un churro perfecto.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419770326
Publisher:	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	04/16/2024
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	638,574
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Karina N. González es una patóloga bilingüe de habla y lenguaje y narradora. Su trabajo está repleto de amor por los niños y los adultos que los cuidan. Karina vive en Brooklyn, Nueva York. Krystal Quiles es una ilustradora independiente que vive en Brooklyn, Nueva York. Este es su primer libro con Cameron Kids.

Editorial Reviews

"This tale of a small business succeeding is bolstered by illustrations that use perspective to create an almost 3-D effect that makes the action feel immediate and intimate. Spotlighting the power of community, this sweet (pun intended) story is warm and welcoming."—Kirkus

"Delving into family history, this bustling metropolitan story highlights many modes of cooperation and love."—Publishers Weekly

"A stirring tribute to food vendors and working mothers...The bright, luminous art gorgeously depicts the New York City setting, subways, park, and outdoor fun...The joy of community, teamwork, and family exudes from every word and image..."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

06/07/2024

K-Gr 2—A stirring tribute to food vendors and working mothers. Two children accompany their mother to New York City's Union Square early on a Saturday morning to sell churros out of a cart to commuters and parkgoers. The family is determined to have a successful day despite the long hours on their feet, the lack of customers, and a sudden summer rainstorm. The intrepid narrator comes up with the plan to attract clients who otherwise walk past the seemingly invisible vendors. Once the clouds part, the mother ingenuously figures out a way to drum up customers—partnering with the neighboring ice cream stand to sell churros sundaes! Onomatopoeia and bubbles are sprinkled throughout the illustrations, which are done in purples and oranges. The bright, luminous art gorgeously depicts the New York City setting, subways, park, and outdoor fun. The matter-of-fact text presents a slice-of-life narrative that features a working class family and experience that is not often not represented in picture books. The joy of community, teamwork, and family exudes from every word and image in this collaboration by the creators of The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding. Lucia's family has light brown skin and is cued as Latinx. Back matter includes an author's note that explains the picture book's inspiration, plus a list of organizations that protect vendors' rights. VERDICT Purchase this celebration of family, culture, and hard work for all Spanish-language picture book collections.—Shelley M. Diaz

School Library Journal