Adela's Mariachi Band

By Denise Vega, Erika Rodriguez Medina (Illustrator)

A girl struggles to join her family's mariachi band despite musical mishaps.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 206 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Adela dreams of joining her family's mariachi band, but every instrument she tries leads to comical disasters. With la trompeta fizzling and la vihuela squeaking, her attempts at dancing end in tumbles. Determined to be part of the music she loves, Adela must discover if practice and perseverance can help her find her unique role in the band. Will she overcome her challenges and join the family tradition, or will her dreams remain out of reach? Dive into a vibrant world of music and dance, where passion knows no age or size.

From the publisher

Adela loves everything about her family’s mariachi band–except that she isn’t in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela’s Mariachi Band is sure to be a hit! Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family’s mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching her family, Adela knows that practice makes perfect, but can she find a way to be part of the band in the meantime? A new go-to read-aloud favorite that comes complete with funny instrument sounds, a rhythmic text, and Spanish vocabulary. Strike up the band! ♦ “[An] affirming reminder that age and size needn’t be a barrier to following a passion.”–Shelf Awareness, starred review

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