Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela believes she has too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Then, Alma learns about Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; Jos, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too.

This Caldecott Honor story by Juana Martinez-Neal teaches children to be proud of their names and their stories. Through bilingual book-to-song adaptations and interactive activities with the author, children will explore their heritage and share their own stories.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Spanish language
• Identity
• Self-love
• Celebrating heritage
• Names and family tree

Toniebox sold separately.

Text and illustration 2018, 2023 & 2024 by Juana Martinez-Neal from ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME and Almas Words/Las Palabras de Alma published by Candlewick Press
Created by arrangement with Juana Martinez-Neal and Full Circle Literary LLC 2024 2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC; English edition.
2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC; Spanish edition.

Alma Sofa Esperanza Jos Pura Candela piensa que tiene demasiados nombres: seis! Cmo es posible que alguien tan pequeito tenga un nombre tan largo? Luego, Alma descubre a Sofa, su abuela que adoraba los libros y las flores; Esperanza, su bisabuela que soaba con viajar; Jos, su abuelo que era artista; y muchos otros nombres con historias especiales.

Esta historia, que recibi el honor de Caldecott y fue escrita por Juana Martinez-Neal, ensea a los nios a estar orgullosos de sus nombres y de sus historias. A travs de adaptaciones bilinges del libro, canciones y actividades interactivas con la autora, los nios explorarn su herencia y compartirn sus propias historias.

Este Tonie ensea a los nios sobre:

• El idioma espaol
• La identidad
• El amor propio
• La celebracin de la herencia
• Los nombres y el rbol genealgico

La Toniebox se vende por separado.

Text and illustration 2018, 2023 & 2024 by Juana Martinez-Neal from ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME and Almas Words/Las Palabras de Alma published by Candlewick Press
Created by arrangement with Juana Martinez-Neal and Full Circle Literary LLC 2024 2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC; English edition.
2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC; Spanish edition.