Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre (Hardcover)

from LibStaff2

A sweet book for children who are interested in where they come from and their family history, especially those with unique names that may or may not have been passed down. It's adorable, multicultural, and the illustrations are as light-hearted and hopeful as the story. LT Early Reviewer

from KarenRendall

This book is about a little girl who struggles to write her long name. She challenges her father about how difficult it is for her to write such a long name, and he unfolds to her the story of each part of her name. As her father tells her the stories, Alma realizes that her name is special and t...

from

Alma has a very long name. Her dad tells her the story of the ancestors for whom she was named. The illustrations are charming and deserving of the Caldecott honor received.

from vivirielle

This adorable book is a tribute to the importance of names when you are named after significant people in your love. Lovers of family history will enjoy how this little girl learns to love her heritage and the people who helped contribute to who she is. The illustrations are soft and adorable, an...

from TPC.child.library

What a lovely book! I received an early reader copy of this book, and what a privilege it will be to have it in our library! The story of Alma's name is really delightful, and I love the prompts in the back to have children tell the stories of their names! I can imagine using this book with an in...