Description
★ "A fabulous read-aloud that offers many opportunities for choral reading and movement, this will have everyone dancing and saying 'One more!' . . . . A great lesson in community and generosity." --School Library Journal, starred review
Don Manuel and Doña 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.
"With this much-needed contribution to bilingual folktales, you can expect children to ask for uno más read." --Booklist
A CCBC Choices Honor
Product Details
| Publisher | Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette |
| Publish Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316346535 |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 10.2 X 0.6 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Silvia López 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.
Reviews
* "In this Latinx retelling of the Old Scottish tale, 'Always Room for One More', Don Manuel and Doña Lila welcome visitors to their home of five children and various pets with open arms. . . A great lesson in community and generosity, this story reminds readers that there is always room for music, dance, and love. López's rollicking text is accompanied by Sua's bright and cheerful illustrations.... Spanish text is heavily featured. Back matter includes an author's note about the inspiration for this tale, more on mariachi music, selected sources, and a glossary.... A fabulous read-aloud that offers many opportunities for choral reading and movement, this text will have everyone dancing and saying 'One more!'"
A CCBC Choices Honor
--School Library Journal, starred review
"López presents a tale of selflessness, joy, music, and teamwork in this delightful retelling of a ballad from Scotland.... This is a story likely to resonate with every community, thanks to its valuable ideas, flowing narrative, and captivating illustrations.... With this much-needed contribution to bilingual folktales, you can expect children to ask for uno más read."--Booklist
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