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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Written & illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
A young girl learns the story behind her long name and the ancestors it represents.
32 pages· 361 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long. Seeking answers, she turns to her father and uncovers the rich histories of her ancestors—each name a story of love, adventure, and creativity. As Alma learns about her grandmother's passion for books, her great-grandmother's wanderlust, and her grandfather's artistry, she begins to see her name as a tapestry of her heritage. Will Alma embrace her name and the stories it holds, and what will her own story be? Discover a journey of identity and belonging in this heartwarming tale.
"My name is so long, Daddy. It never fits," Alma said.
— from the book
From the publisher
What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from – and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; Jose, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all – and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 361
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 490L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.8
out of 7
5.8
“What's in a name? This book is all about a girl who thinks her name is too long until she learns the special meaning behind each part. It's a cute story about family and the importance of a name.”
Mr. Staccato
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 195946
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2018
- First published
- April 10, 2018
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Youbee.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were done in graphite, colored pencils, and print transfers on handmade textured paper.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763693558
- LCCN
- 2018935034
- OCLC
- 1128056162
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