Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena by Karla Arenas Valenti - ISBN: 9780593488676
Hardcover
A sweet Christmas ornament brings magic and hope to Nochebuena.

Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena

A Nochebuena Story

$43.40

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    24 October 2023

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Summary

A festive nochebuena treat for little ones who believe in the magic of Christmas (and the deliciousness of cake)!

On the night before Christmas, a spark of magic lights up Lita’s Pasteleria, and Esperanza Caramelo blinks open her eyes. Esperanza is a spun-sugar ornament, meant to sit atop the Nochebuena cake—but tonight she whirls through the bakery, singing and dancing, throwing a fiesta with all the other ornaments until … disaster strikes!

Can the cake be saved in time for …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593488676
ISBN-10:0593488679
Author:Karla Arenas Valenti, Elisa Chavarri
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:24 October 2023
Weight:567g
Dimensions:279mm x 216mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Valenti whips up a delectable tale of whimsical enchantment, with Spanish sprinkled throughout….Like a dash of sweetened wishes.” —Kirkus Reviews“Richly ­illustrated with vibrant colors, this picture book is sure to please.” —School Library Journal“The sweet backgrounds are full of delicious and delightful clues and plenty of other details to keep readers invested as they root for this unlikely heroine.” —Booklist“This book is sure to satisfy any reader’s sweet tooth.” —The Horn Book

About The Author

Karla Arenas Valenti

Karla Arenas Valenti is the author of many books for children of all ages. She grew up in Mexico City in a house that was built around a tree and surrounded by magic (which has stayed with her long into her adult years). Her storytelling is seeded in Mexican culture and lore, and often deals in explorations of philosophical and identity-based themes (inspiring the mind) while also taking readers on riveting magical realist adventures (inspiring the heart). She currently resides in the Chicagoland area.

Elisa Chavarri has illustrated numerous books for children including Pura Belpre Honor book Sharuko. She graduated with honors from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she majored in classical animation and minored in comics. Elisa hails from Lima, Peru, and resides in Alpena, Michigan, with her husband and two young children.

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