Abuela's Super Capa
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Abuela's Super Capa

By Ana Siqueira, Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)

A boy learns new ways to be a hero when his grandmother falls ill.

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40 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Luis cherishes Saturdays with his superhero Abuela, but when she falls ill, their adventures must change. Guided by his sister, Luis discovers that being a hero means embracing new adventures, even when they look different. Can he find the courage to adapt and support his beloved Abuela? This touching tale explores family, change, and the power of love in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

A heartwarming bilingual picture book about a young boy who learns to accept that Abuela needs to retire her super capa. Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure.But when Abuela gets sick, Luis has to learn a new way to be a hero. With some help from his sister, Luis learns that change isn’t all that bad and there are many new adventures to have, even if they look a little different.Perfect for families experiencing sickness and loss, this engaging multigenerational story will help young children find the language to express their feelings and adjust to change. Simultaneously published in Spanish: La supercapa de Abuela

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about diversityBooks about grandmaBooks about illnessBooks about family
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Publication
Published
January 17, 2023
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063113657

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