Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face
$44.11
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
Summary
A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special, no matter what anyone else says, in this fresh, lively picture book.
Pecosita has the most magnificent face full of freckles. Her abuela says they make her shine as bright as the estrellas in the sky! Sometimes, kids make fun and say Pecosita’s face looks like it’s full of spots. But Pecosita knows hers are as stunning as the dots on her dalmatian, Bean, and as dazzling as the delicious chocolate chips…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665936538 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665936533 |
| Author: | Aliya King Neil, Shane Paul Neil, Eric Velasquez |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A story about about a young girl who loves her freckles, this tale encourages children to have confidence in what makes them unique. A wonderful addition to picture book collections.” – School Library Journal“A joyful celebration of freckles and family love.” – Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Aliya King Neil
Aliya King Neil
Aliya King Neil is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. Her picture books include Keep Your Head Up and Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face.
Shane Paul Neil
Shane Paul Neil is a writer, journalist, and photographer. His words and images have appeared in several publications including Gothamist, NPR, NBC News, and Ebony. Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face is his first book. From the Bronx, Shane now resides in New Jersey with his wife, Aliya King Neil.
Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated more than thirty children’s books, earning a Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent, an NAACP Image Award, the 2011 Pura Belpré Award for Illustration, the 2018 Walter Award, and an SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award.
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