Uno Mas, One More
Hardback
A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad
Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text.
Don Manuel and Dona Lila love welcoming others into their home-no one is ever turned away. One day, their casita overflows with friends and loved ones and the house begins to shake and crack, causing chaos before everyone rushes out. To the family's dismay, their beloved home collapses. But where there is goodwill, there is also a way. In no time at all, their friends get to work and rebuild the casita, proving just how important teamwork is when fixing a problem.This vibrant Latino retelling of a popular Scottish ballad celebrates kindness, community, and the selfless gesture of giving back.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9780316346535
- Author: Silvia Lopez
- Pub date: 27.08.24
- RRP: $39.99
- Format: Hardback
Author
Silvia Lopez
Silvia Lopez is a first-generation Cuban American. She holds a bachelor's in English, a specialist's degree in educational technology, and a master's in library science. For over three decades, she served as a children's librarian in Miami, Florida. Silvia is the author of fifteen books for children, including two Florida Book Award winners: Just Right Family: An Adoption Story and Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, which is also a Junior Library Guild selection. She invites you to visit her online at silvialopezbooks.com.
Olivia Sua is a mixed-race Colombian American illustrator who creates elaborate works from painted cut paper. She graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art with a BFA in illustration. When she's not illustrating, Olivia likes to host a community group for women, hike the Oregon Coast, and go to parks to have picnics. She invites you to visit her online at oliviasua.com.