Mi abuela es una bruja

Mayra Cuevas

Book - 2025

"Puerto Rico es una isla llena de magia, desde el canto de los coquís hasta los colores brillantes de la Flor de Maga. Pero nada se compara con la magia del amor de las abuelas. Para una niña muy afortunada, esta magia se encuentra en todas partes. Está en el ritmo del tun-tun-tan cuando su abuela baila salsa, en el calorcito de sus abrazos y en el aroma delicioso de sus comidas. Pero una pregunta la inquieta: ¿tendré algún día mi propia magia?"--

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Genres
Picture books
Libros de láminas
Materiales en español
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf [2025]
Language
Spanish
Main Author
Mayra Cuevas (author)
Other Authors
Lorena Alvarez (illustrator)
Item Description
Simultaneously published in English under the title: My Abuela is a Bruja.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
ISBN
9798217024674
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Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 2--A day spent in a lush land with a girl and her abuela, deeply connected to nature and each other. Based on the author's own upbringing in Puerto Rico, this lyrical story shows a little girl spending the day with her grandmother, whom she thinks is a witch because she can grow a bountiful garden and make delicious food. They show affection and respect for one another; they talk about the women who came before them, and those who will come after. This book is a resounding triumph, where heritage, family, nature, history, and love come together. The breathtaking illustrations and color palette will transport readers to a luminous, vibrant, tropical place. The detailed images invite children to explore each page with wonder and awe. The abuela and most characters have brown skin. The English edition includes Spanish throughout, and a glossary at the end. Both editions have photos and letters from the author, in addition to recipes. VERDICT A first purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities, especially those with Puerto Rican patrons.--Carolina Youssif

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