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A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book

"A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names." --School Library Journal (starred review)

C mo termin Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir c mo cabe perfectamente en ellos.

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six 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... Read Full Overview

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 Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six Just think of how hard it is to fit... Read Full Overview

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 Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six Just think of how hard it is to fit... Read Full Overview