
Spinning through the air “like big birds playing,” Rosalba and her grandmother, Abuela, soar again on the magic of Abuela’s storytelling and Rosalba’s imagination. Together they fly to la isla, the island where Abuela grew up. They explore the bright tropical island-from the busy old city and the lush rain forest to the welcoming home of relatives where they share more of the family stories that can bridge time and distances.
Reviews
"Dorros's language is rich and magical-readers fly to la isla, too. An enchanting journey through the imagination that is delightful for sharing again and again."–School Library Journal
"Vivid illustrations with myriad details bring the tropical scenes to life, and the well-chosen Spanish words and phrases are easily understood. Glossary."–Horn Book
"'When Abuela, my grandma, tells me stories, we can fly anywhere.' The little girl and her grandmother, first seen flying over New York City in Abuela (1991), take off on another imaginary flight, this time to the Caribbean island where Abuela grew up. Isla is a tropical treasure."–Booklist
Awards & Honors
- Notable Book, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council
- Commended Book, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
- Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book Committee
- Notable Children's Book, National Council of Teachers of English