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Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre

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¿Cómo terminó Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir cómo cabe perfectamente en ellos.

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. Spanish language edition!

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photo. 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 author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin or name story.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe O. ★★★★★

The way Papi walks through each name with Alma feels so warm and real, and the story of how they all connect is such a lovely twist. My kid sat completely still for the whole thing, which never happens. The Spanish flows beautifully too, perfect for a bilingual household.

Charlotte ★★★★★

My daughter asked to hear it three nights in a row, and I don't mind one bit—the way each name unfolds into its own little family story makes her sit completely still, which never happens. The pacing is just right for a bedtime read, and the ending lands softly enough that she's already asking for "

David V. ★★★★★

The way Papi ties each name to a family story makes this such a warm bedtime read, and my kids love guessing which name comes next. The paperback pages feel sturdy enough for repeated readings, and the ending always leaves them smiling.