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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781536220438
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
1536220434
ISBN-13
9781536220438
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9058628955
Product Key Features
Book Title
Alma and How She Got Her Name : (a Heartwarming Story about Family History and the Meaning of Names - for Kids Ages 3-8)
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Family / Multigenerational
Illustrator
Martinez-Neal, Juana
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Picture Book
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Martinez-Neal brings her gentle story to life through beautiful graphite and colored pencil artwork , set against cream-colored backgrounds. Soft blue and red details pop against the charcoal scenes, which perfectly reflect the snapshots of Alma's family. While Alma feels enriched by learning her family's history, she is also empowered by the knowledge that she will give her name, Alma, its own story. --Booklist (starred review) Martinez-Neal's first outing as author is a winner--her velvety and largely monochromatic pencil drawings, punctuated with cherry red, teem with emotional intimacy. It's an origin story that envelops readers like a hug . --Publishers Weekly (starred review) The softly colored images and curvilinear shapes that embrace the figures evoke a sense of warmth and affection . At the story's end, the only tale readers have not heard is Alma's. "You will make your own story," states her father. A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names. --School Library Journal (starred review) Mostly monochromatic against a cream background, the illustrations--print transfers with graphite and colored pencils--are delightful, capturing the distinctive essences of Alma's many namesakes... A celebration of identity, family and belonging . --Kirkus Reviews Throughout, grayscale print transfer illustrations have a soft visual texture, and subtle colored-pencil highlights in pinks and blues enliven each spread. The pictures end up stealing the show in their depiction of the sweet closeness between Alma and her father . They also convey a subtle, supernatural connection between Alma and her ancestors, whose images in the family photos make eye contact with her outside of her father's awareness. --The Horn Book As artist, her mostly black-and-white graphite and colored pencil drawings with splashes of red (suggesting now) and blue (capturing then) provide an additional, enhancing narrative: the family's Peruvian roots, Alma's avian and floral interests, her bilingual drawings, her historically inspired style sense, even a peek at Esperanza's worldly treasures...Names are so much more than a collection of letters and sounds, Martinez-Neal reminds. The book's final words, "What story would you like to tell?" become an invitation for readers to share and claim each of their own, distinctive stories, histories and identities . --Shelf Awareness for Readers Every piece of Alma's name, she discovers, comes to her from someone in her family, and, as she and her father talk, Alma feels a new sense of connection...Touching on cultural themes central to the recent Pixar movie "Coco," this is a tender outing for children ages 4-8. --The Wall Street Journal A great book for introducing family history and the importance of our place within it. --Story Monsters Ink, Martinez-Neal brings her gentle story to life through beautiful graphite and colored pencil artwork, set against cream-colored backgrounds. Soft blue and red details pop against the charcoal scenes, which perfectly reflect the snapshots of Alma's family. While Alma feels enriched by learning her family's history, she is also empowered by the knowledge that she will give her name, Alma, its own story. --Booklist (starred review) Martinez-Neal's first outing as author is a winner--her velvety and largely monochromatic pencil drawings, punctuated with cherry red, teem with emotional intimacy. It's an origin story that envelops readers like a hug. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) The softly colored images and curvilinear shapes that embrace the figures evoke a sense of warmth and affection. At the story's end, the only tale readers have not heard is Alma's. "You will make your own story," states her father. A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names. --School Library Journal (starred review) Mostly monochromatic against a cream background, the illustrations--print transfers with graphite and colored pencils--are delightful, capturing the distinctive essences of Alma's many namesakes...A celebration of identity, family and belonging. --Kirkus Reviews Throughout, grayscale print transfer illustrations have a soft visual texture, and subtle colored-pencil highlights in pinks and blues enliven each spread. The pictures end up stealing the show in their depiction of the sweet closeness between Alma and her father. They also convey a subtle, supernatural connection between Alma and her ancestors, whose images in the family photos make eye contact with her outside of her father's awareness. --The Horn Book As artist, her mostly black-and-white graphite and colored pencil drawings with splashes of red (suggesting now) and blue (capturing then) provide an additional, enhancing narrative: the family's Peruvian roots, Alma's avian and floral interests, her bilingual drawings, her historically inspired style sense, even a peek at Esperanza's worldly treasures...Names are so much more than a collection of letters and sounds, Martinez-Neal reminds. The book's final words, "What story would you like to tell?" become an invitation for readers to share and claim each of their own, distinctive stories, histories and identities. --Shelf Awareness for Readers Every piece of Alma's name, she discovers, comes to her from someone in her family, and, as she and her father talk, Alma feels a new sense of connection...Touching on cultural themes central to the recent Pixar movie "Coco," this is a tender outing for children ages 4-8. --The Wall Street Journal A great book for introducing family history and the importance of our place within it. --Story Monsters Ink
Grade From
Preschool
Dewey Decimal
E
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
"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.
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- b***a (248)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was in new packaging and perfectly described. It was shipped quickly and very well packaged. The item is beautiful. Communication was wonderful, as the item started to take a trip south, but was stopped and made a return trip. I highly recommend this seller for prompt reply and friendly communication. Thank you.New Sasons of Cannon Fals Angel Serenity Christmas Ornament 5" (H) x 5" (W) (#196651613410)
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- b***a (248)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was in new packaging and perfectly described. It was shipped quickly and very well packaged. The item is beautiful. Communication was wonderful, as the item started to take a trip south, but was stopped and made a return trip. I highly recommend this seller for prompt reply and friendly communication. Thank you.New Sasons of Cannon Fals Angel Serenity Christmas Ornament 5" (H) x 5" (W) (#196651613410)
- g***d (638)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseRECEIVED QUICKLY AND WAS PACKED WELL, ITEM AS DESCRIBED AND PRICED WELL. HAD TO RETURN FOR REFUND WOULD NOT FIT, SELLER SUPER NICE AND UNDERSTANDING
- a***y (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseAbsolutely amazing seller that I would recommend. The item was in immaculate, brand new, condition as described but also well packaged so there were no issues with damage during delivery. Delivery was fast and came earlier than expected. I’m so pleased with my item as it’s unavailable in my country and I’m fortunate to have found an honest seller who was able to sell me the item as such a reasonable and fair price. I would definitely repurchase from this seller. Thank you so much again!Hello Kitty Blue Angel X Forever 21 Fluffy Earmuffs NWT (#196310925352)