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Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend by Janet Costa Bates
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Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend by Janet Costa Bates
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Oct 25, 2022 | ISBN 9781536216301

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Praise

In this engaging and fast-paced narrative, Rica proves herself a smart protagonist with a big heart and great sense of humor. As she goes through her schemes, she offers lessons in responsibility. . . A satisfying story of friendship and kindness.
—Kirkus Reviews

Bates paints a vivid picture of Rica’s family, folding in plenty of details of their Cape Verde heritage. . . . This heartening and optimistic chapter book emphasizes resourcefulness and resilience in the face of worry, themes sure to resonate with elementary-schoolers, and a final sweet twist is the perfect rosy note to end on.
—Booklist

The breezy chapter book, peppered with cartoon-style illustrations, is a fresh look at evergreen themes. . . . Rica’s first-person narration is convincing and endearing.
—The Horn Book

This humorous and thoughtful book introduces a charismatic and clever heroine. . . Black-and-white illustrations complement the sweet plot and are sure to leave readers wishing for another chance to visit Rica’s world. . . . A heartfelt story full of great characters that will encourage readers to keep trying, this is a wonderful addition to fiction collections for children.
—School Library Journal

Oh, garbanzo beans! You’ll be sorry if you wait to meet big-hearted Rica, who discovers the joy of family, friendship, pets, and the power of finding her own voice.
—Megan McDonald, New York Times best-selling author of the Judy Moody series

Rica is a welcome addition to the chapter book scene—she’s funny, determined, and kind. Readers will be rooting for Rica as she goes after her dream of getting a pet. I crown Rica Baptista the Queen of Trying!
—Debbi Michiko Florence, award-winning author of the Jasmine Toguchi series

Awards

Boston Authors Club Julia Ward Howe Prize WINNER 2022

Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION 2022

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