Muchos Changes

Written and illustrated by Juana Medina

Part of the Juana & Lucas series

Juana faces unexpected changes: skating camp and a new sibling. Can she adapt?

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96 pages· ~750L

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Bookroo's summary

Juana's perfect life in Bogotá is upended when her mom announces a new baby and a skating camp. With no skating skills and a new sibling on the way, Juana must navigate these changes. Supported by her loving family, friends, and her dog Lucas, Juana discovers the strength of her own heart. Will she rise to the challenge and embrace her new role as an older sister?

From the publisher

When she learns that Mami is expecting a baby, Juana finds a way to rise to the occasion (despite a few stumbles at skating camp!) in a third episode filled with humor and warmth. I agree with my abuelos–I think I will be a VERY good older hermana. Even when I am not the most patient human being on earth. . . . Juana’s life in Bogotá, Colombia, is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along–like having to learn English or Juana’s mami getting remarried–but things eventually settle down, and life goes back to feeling pretty perfect again. But then Mami springs two new sorpresas on Juana. One: Juana will be spending her school break going to skating camp instead of relaxing (even though she doesn’t know how to skate!). Two: Mami is going to have a baby! How can one Juana-size person possibly handle SO. MANY. CHANGES? The answer: with the gentle love of Mami and Luis, the guidance of Juana’s abuelos, the sympathy of newfound friends, the ready ear of her furry amigo Lucas, and Juana’s own expansive heart.

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