Abuela's Birthday

Sofia wants to make her grandma's birthday extra special. With the help of her cousins she has the perfect plan. But an uninvited helper might ruin the entire birthday surprise.

“Fans of Dora will love Sofia Martinez, a new Hispanic character. These beginning readers have simple stories about the trouble that well-meaning Sofia often finds herself in. . . .With Spanish words intermixed, this series is sure to be a hit with a variety of patrons. . . .Sofia Martinez will find her way into the hearts of young readers.”

-- "School Library Connection"

Jacqueline Jules is the award-winning author of 25 children's books, including No English (2012 Forward National Literature Award), Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (2010 CYBILS Literary Award, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Honor Award, ALSC Great Early Elementary Reads), and Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (named on 2013 List of Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College Committee). Jules and her family live in Northern Virginia. Kim Smith has illustrated two picture books, including the upcoming Raven and Loon, which have been published in English and Inuktitut. She studied illustration at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta, where she currently resides.

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