Donde las maravillas crecen
By Xelena González
Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia
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Cuando la abuela va hacia su jardín especial, sus nietas saben que deben seguirla. Abuelita invita a las niñas a explorar su colección de tesoros (rocas mágicas, cristales, conchas marinas y meteoritos) para ver qué maravillas revelan. "Son seres vivos y llenos de sabiduría," dice la abuela. Mientras sus nietas observan con atención, los tesoros despiertan la imaginación de las niñas. Encuentran historias en la fuerza de las rocas formadas por los volcanes, el poder limpiador de hermosos cristales, el misterio del mar que albergan las conchas y cómo le dan forma al medio ambiente y el largo viaje que hicieron los meteoritos para encontrar su camino hacia la Tierra. Éste es el poder del jardín especial de la abuela, donde las maravillas crecen y florecen los cuentos.
Listen to Grandma's garden of magical rocks is 'Where Wonder Grows' — an NPR interview with Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia.
About the Creators
Xelena González - Author
Xelena González practices the healing arts through writing and movement. She is a storyteller, dancer, and visiting author who centers self-love in her multi-disciplinary workshops for all ages. Her picture books include the award-winning ALL AROUND US and WHERE WONDER GROWS. A former librarian and enrolled member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, Xelena has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as radical self love, creative early literacy strategies, inhabiting story through music and movement, and reclaiming indigenous identity in Latinx communities. She still lives in San Antonio, where she grew up. Find out more at xelena.space.
Adriana M. Garcia
Adriana M. Garcia is a visual artist, a muralist, and an illustrator. She is the recipient of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award for Where Wonder Grows and a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for All Around Us, both picture books by Xelena González. Garcia has exhibited her artwork nationally and has presented at conferences, schools, and museums around the United States. She especially loves painting portraits of strong women to honor those who have come before and those who continue to lead by example. Garcia lives in San Antonio, Texas, and you can find her online at adrianamjgarcia.com.
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ISBN
Paperback: 9781947627581
Awards
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner
American Library Association (ALA)
Best of the Best Books
Chicago Public Library
Notable Children's Book
American Library Association (ALA)
International Latino Book Award
Latino Literacy Now
Southwest Books of the Year
Tucson/Pima Public Library
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Grades K - 4Themes
Environment/Nature, Families, Grandparents, Imagination, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Native American Interest
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