
Somersaulting in midair, resting in the sky on a chair-shaped cloud… A little girl and her grandmother, her abuela, soar in this highly acclaimed adventure of the imagination as they fly around New York City. In English, with Spanish words and phrases woven into the story, includes a glossary.
Reviews
"A marvelous balancing of narrative simplicity with visual intricacy...the city is transformed into a treasure trove of jewels, dazzling the eye, uplifting the spirits."–The Horn Book (starred review)
"Each illustration is a masterpiece of color, line, and form that will mesmerize youngsters...The smooth text, interspersed with Spanish words and phrases, provides ample context clues...a jewel."–Booklist (starred review)
"A book to set any child dreaming...any reader can handle it, whether familiar with Spanish or not. It's just joyful."-The New York Times
Awards & Honors
- ALA Notable Book
- American Booksellers Pick of the Lists
- Booklist Editor's Choice
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library selection
- Reading Rainbow Review Book
- Horn Book Fanfare Listing
- Parent's Choice Award
- NCSS Notable Children's Trade Book
- Hungry Mind Review Children's Books of Distinction List
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- HBO Book Club: My Favorite Book
- Storytime Public TV Selection