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By Xelena González
Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia

Paperback: $12.95

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A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book for Illustration!

Abuelo y nieta meditan sobre jardines y semillas, sobre círculos visibles e invisibles, mientras participan y crean tradiciones familiares en esta hermosa exploración de los ciclos de la vida y naturaleza. La versión en inglés ganó el premio Pura Belpre Honor por Illustración en el 2018.

Grandpa and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, and on circles seen and unseen, as they share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. All Around Us received a Pura Belpre Honor Award for Illustration in 2018. Now available in Spanish for the first time.

Explore the reading guide and learning activities created by Cinco Puntos Press here.

About the Creators

Thumb_xelena_gonzalez 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.

Thumb_adriana_m_garcia 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.

About This Title

ISBN

Paperback: 9781947627574

Guided Reading:

M

Spanish Guided Reading:

M

Interest Level:

Grades K - 5

Reading Level:

Grades 3 - 4

Themes

Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Empathy/Compassion, Environment/Nature, Families, Grandparents, Gratitude, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Native American Interest, Nature/Science

Part of These Collections

Latin American Spanish/Bilingual Collection