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Ruiz, Felicia Cocotzin

Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita

40 pp. | Gibbs Smith | October, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781423665519 $18.99
(3) K-3 Mi Hermosa Familia/My Beautiful Family series. Illustrated by Carlos Vélez. Siblings Luna and Sol help their curandera Nana, who heals neighbors but won’t reveal her secret ingredient. When they catch a cold and overhear Nana singing a healing chant, they think the ingredient is frog. After a failed frog search, Nana reveals the true magic: love. This tale celebrates folk traditions, intergenerational transmission, and grandmotherly wisdom. Illustrations filled with cultural details capture the vibrant rustic setting. The back matter includes a glossary, medicinal plant seek-and-find, an author’s note, and Nana’s soup recipe.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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