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Sep 17, 2019 | ISBN 9781524786625 | 3-7 years Buy
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Sep 17, 2019 | ISBN 9781524786625 | 3-7 years
Sep 17, 2019 | ISBN 9781524791254 | 3-7 years
Dec 08, 2020 | ISBN 9780593342107 | 3-7 years
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RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.“A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family–as well as a love letter to a childhood home.”–Horn BookCarlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes listeners on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting book set in Old San Juan and adapted for audio“A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family–as well as a love letter to a childhood home.”–Horn BookCarlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Carlos Aponte is an artist, designer, and author originally from Puerto Rico. His fashion illustrations, inspired by the great Antonio Lopez and Jack Potter, have been featured in Laird Borelli’s Fashion Illustration Next, Bil Donovan’s Advanced Fashion Drawing, Tony Glenville’s… More about Carlos Aponte
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