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Kyle, Tracey

Pepe and the Piñata: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage

32 pp. | Little Bee | October, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781499817997 $18.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega. Pepe and his mami, papi, and abuelo are preparing their family home for ­Christmas as well as participating in a community-wide Latine Christmas ­cultural festival: “Pepe and his friends will help to decorate the square, / inspired by traditions of the heritage they share.” Their family’s contribution is a piñata, representing “the tradition mexicana,” while others bring food (“Yuca fries from Cuba. Spanish ham and rice. / Pollo from El Salvador with just a little spice”), perform music, share games, and more. Bouncy rhymes and colorful cartoony illustrations reflect the vibrancy and fun. An appended glossary, author’s note, and sources provide more details.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2025

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