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Alma and How She Got Her Name

What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be.

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 this sweet story, which received a Caldecott Honor for its charming artwork, 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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"The round, stylized figure of the girl, dressed in pink striped pants and a white shirt, pops against the sepia pages (reminiscent of old, family photo albums). As Alma's namesakes emerge from the shadows when they are introduced, they and their distinguishing items (books, plants, paintbrushes, etc.) are highlighted in a pale, gray-blue. 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." — Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal

Product Details

Recommended Age 4 - 8
Author Juana Martinez-Neal
Illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal
ISBN 0763693553
Publication Date Apr 10, 2018
Publisher Candlewick
Award Winners Caldecott Honor
Language English