Bisa's Carnaval
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Bisa's Carnaval

By Joana Pastro, Carolina Coroa (Illustrator)

A girl celebrates Carnaval, but something—or someone—is missing.

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40 pages· 712 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Clara eagerly anticipates Carnaval, her favorite holiday, shared with her family and beloved great-grandmother. As the vibrant parade unfolds, filled with costumes and music, Clara senses something missing. Could it be someone dear? This heartwarming tale explores the joy of celebration and the enduring power of love, even when apart.

From the publisher

Discover the sights and sounds of Brazil through the eyes of a young girl and her great-grandmother as they share in the excitement of Carnaval!BISA’S CARNAVAL is the 2022 Bronze Medal Winner of the Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children’s Picture Book Award - EnglishIt’s time for Carnaval and Clara cannot wait to celebrate her favorite holiday with family, but especially with her great-grandmother. Even if Bisa can’t attend, Clara knows the Carnaval parade will still be special.Costumed lovingly by their bisa, everyone takes to the street for the annual parade. But even among all the colors, costumes, music, and dancing, something is missing . . . or is it someone?With lush, lyrical text and bright, colorful illustrations, this book takes readers to one of the most exciting holidays of the year and reminds us that no matter who or where you are, love is always worth celebrating.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
712
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about familyBooks about the elderlyBooks about girls and womenBooks about multigenerational
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
513576
Publication
Published
December 7, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338617627

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