 | My abuela is a bruja Author: Cuevas, Mayra | |
| Price: $14.24 | ||
Summary:
There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?
| Illustrator: | Alvarez, Lorena |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.50 Points: .5 Quiz: 557347 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/25)
School Library Journal (+) (00/06/25)
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/07/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/01/2025 *Starred Review* “My abuela is a bruja,” a little girl confidently declares, and it’s easy to believe, as her Puerto Rican grandmother conjures swirling images with her songs and stories. She lives on a verdant hillside and infuses magic into every activity, from cultivating her flourishing garden to cooking up delicious dishes and calling on the frogs to sing them to sleep. The girl is desperate to know her abuela’s secret for making magic, but her grandmother reassures her that it already resides in her, just as it lived in all her ancestors and will reside in all their descendants. This beautiful book teems with life and love, and every vibrant spread is imbued with a wonderful warmth. Spanish words and phrases are woven throughout, and the text is joyful and lively. The stunning spreads are inviting and intimate, from the softly lit, record-stuffed house to the gloriously lush garden, and readers will long for repeat visits to this wondrous world. Back matter includes a glossary of Spanish vocabulary, recipes, a bit of Indigenous Puerto Rican history, and photos of the author’s own grandmother. A lovely, luminous story that reminds readers to look for a little bit of magic in everything they do. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
