Paletero Man - Hardcover

Paletero Man - HardcoverA vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Whats the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero Jos! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally

"I decided to tell this story in an unusual way to explore the beauty of harmony

It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now

but an absolutely essential one

y Noa no sabe lo que sucede entre bastidores por la noche

one filled with laughs and heartache

and travel

embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging

canta/sing

and how sometimes what we want isn’t always what we need

from the pioneering verses of Cecilia Vicuña

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico

Will they stay up late enough to wish the Kings a Feliz Día de los Reyes