Jumpstart 2023 Read for the Record Selection
A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for—especially her Abuela—as she makes a new life. Rocio has grown up in Central America, but now she and her family are moving to the United States. Rocio does her best to adjust to a new way of living, but there are many things she misses from her old life—Abuela’s cooking, Abuela’s pinata creations, Abuela’s warm hugs, and of course, Abuela herself most of all. But Abuela finds a way to send Rocio something special just in time for her birthday—a gift wrapped with lots of love—and that fills Rocio to the brim.
For Educator, Family and Event Activity Guides visit jstart.org or click the links below:
Educator Activity Guide
Actividades para Educadores
Family Activity Guide
Actividades para Familias
Event Activity Guide
Actividades para Eventos
“Ceolin’s striking, pattern-rich illustrations and vibrant color palette complement sensory-oriented text…in a touching story about intergenerational love and connection.”
–Publishers Weekly
“Touching and sweetly realistic, this is an ideal book for those who miss a close family member or are finding home. A must-have selection for bilingual or Spanish-speaking youngsters.”
-Booklist Starred Review Con Mucho Amor
