joseph had a little overcoat by simms taback

I don't think it is ever too early to introduce children to the concepts of magical realism, social justice, and dreaming big!' In my biographies, the lives of my subjects are so interesting and transformational that I am simply giving them voice for a young audience. 'I write from a place of deep passion, joy, and commitment to producing the highest possible quality of literature for children. Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian-American heritage and desire to share Latino/a stories with children.

Her second picture book, My Name Is Gabriela: The Life of Gabriela Mistral/Me llamo Gabriela: La vida de Gabriela Mistral (Luna Rising) shares the story of the first Latina to win a Nobel Prize. is the author of awardwinning bilingual books for children, including My Name Is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/Me llamo Celia: La vida de Celia Cruz (Luna Rising), a recipient of the Américas Award for Children's Literature and a Pura Belpré Honor. Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya charmingly brings to life this celebration creativity, recycling, and enduring family love. Inspired by the traditional Yiddish folk song 'Hob Ikh Mir a Mantl' ('I Had a Little Coat'), this delightful bilingual picture book puts a child-focused, Latino spin on the tale of an item that is made into smaller and smaller items. When Maya grows up, she shares her book Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya with her own little daughter while snuggled under her own special blanket. But when Maya loses her bookmark, she preserves her memories by creating a book about her adventures and love of these items. Each item has special, magical, meaning for Maya it animates her adventures, protects her, or helps her in some way. Over time the dress is made into a skirt, a shawl, a scarf, a hair ribbon, and finally, a bookmark.

As Maya grows, her blanket becomes worn and frayed, so with Grandma's help, Maya makes it into a dress. Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands.

Joseph had a little overcoat by simms taback