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Dominguez, Angela

Sing, Don't Cry

32 pp. | Holt | August, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62779-839-6 $17.99

(2) PS Visiting from Mexico, a grandfather shares with two young siblings not only his childhood memories (shown in parallel with the children's experiences and illustrated in a different, subdued palette) but also his life philosophy: "Singing gladdens the heart." Inspired by the life of Dominguez's own grandfather and referencing the classic Mexican song "Cielito lindo," the book emphasizes the value of hope and optimism in the face of challenges.

Reviewer: Celia C. Perez | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017