Books of Wonder

A Gift from Abuela

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Category: Signed Books

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In her first book for children, Cecilia Ruiz illuminates how things can change — and the importance of holding on to our dearest relationships when they do.

The first time Abuela holds Nina, her heart overflows with tenderness. And as Nina grows up, she and Abuela spend plenty of time together. Abuela can’t help thinking how much she’d like to give Nina a very special treat, so she saves a little bit of her money every week — a few pesos here, a few pesos there. When the world turns upside down, Abuela’s dream of a surprise for Nina seems impossible. Luckily, time spent together — and the love Abuela and Nina have for each other — could turn out to be the very best gift of all. With a soft and subtle hand, author-illustrator Cecilia Ruiz draws from her own history to share a deeply personal tale about remembering what’s most important when life starts to get in the way.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joshua W. ★★★★★

The signed dedication on the title page made me tear up a bit before we even opened to the first story. Ruiz’s words about holding onto family through change hit just the right note for my six-year-old, who’s been struggling with her grandma living farther away now.

Kevin ★★★★★

My niece and I read this together the week it arrived, and the way it gently handles big changes through the grandmother-grandchild bond really resonated with her questions. The signed copy adds a personal touch that makes it feel extra special for our bookshelf.

Claire ★★★★★

The signature on the title page is a lovely touch—I'll treasure this copy. My niece got a little teary at the part about holding on to family through change, and I think that says everything about how well it connects.