Tonie: Alma and How She Got Her Name
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Alma Sofía Esperanza José Pura Candela celebra sus seis nombres en esta galardonada historia. / Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela Embraces Her Six Names in this Award-Winning Story.
Alma Sofia Esperanza José 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; José, 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
This Tonie includes songs and stories in: English and Spanish
Toniebox sold separately.
Text and illustration © 2018, 2023 & 2024 by Juana Martinez-Neal from ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME and Alma’s Words/Las Palabras de Alma published by Candlewick Press
Audiobook production © 2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Created by arrangement with Juana Martinez-Neal and Full Circle Literary LLC 2024
Alma Sofía Esperanza José Pura Candela piensa que tiene demasiados nombres: ¡seis! ¿Cómo es posible que alguien tan pequeñito tenga un nombre tan largo? Luego, Alma descubre a Sofía, su abuela que adoraba los libros y las flores; Esperanza, su bisabuela que soñaba con viajar; José, su abuelo que era artista; y muchos otros nombres con historias especiales.
Esta historia, que recibió el honor de Caldecott y fue escrita por Juana Martinez-Neal, enseña a los niños a estar orgullosos de sus nombres y de sus historias. A través de adaptaciones bilingües del libro, canciones y actividades interactivas con la autora, los niños explorarán su herencia y compartirán sus propias historias.
Este Tonie enseña a los niños sobre:
- El idioma español
- La identidad
- El amor propio
- La celebración de la herencia
- Los nombres y el árbol genealógico
Este Tonie incluye canciones e historias en: Inglés y Español
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 Alma’s Words/Las Palabras de Alma published by Candlewick Press
Audiobook production © 2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Created by arrangement with Juana Martinez-Neal and Full Circle Literary LLC 2024
- Made in China
- Toniebox sold separately
- Age Range: 3+
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