Description
The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase.
When Ali’s cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so angry, they come to life! They tease Ama, wreak havoc on their abuelita’s home, and crash through the neighborhood. Ali didn’t mean to hurt anyone, but now that the words are on the loose, it’s up to him to catch them—and to repair the damage they’ve done.
Acclaimed illustrator Erika Medina brings Ali’s word monsters to life in this fun and fast-paced exploration of anger, accountability, and resolving conflict.
Author Bio
LEONARDA CARRANZA was born in San Salvador and currently lives in Brampton, Canada, part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. She holds a PhD in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto. Her debut picture book, Abuelita and Me/Abuelita y yo, was a Kirkus Best Book of the Year and winner of the International Latino Book Award.
ERIKA MEDINA is a Mexican illustrator and book publicist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is interested in storytelling, myths and legends, and scary stories. Erika is the illustrator of several picture books, including Margot and the Moon Landing, 48 Grasshopper Estates, and Adela's Mariachi Band (August 2024).
Review Quotes
“A perceptive consideration of the effects of anger—and a much-needed blueprint for how to deal with them.”
— Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 07/04/2024“In clear language, Carranza (Abuelita and Me) writes a fast-moving fable that casts hurtful language as a literal force and focuses not just on regulating emotion but on the power of peacemaking, too.”
— Publishers Weekly, 09/19/24