Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
- Subject
- Hispanic & Latino
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Size
- 27.9 cm × 22.9 cm
- ISBN
- 9781250848772
Pura Belpré Honor Book for Children's Illustration
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience.
When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In winter, they stand on the cliff and let the sea spray prick their noses and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach.
It’s here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.
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What reviewers said
Pura Belpré Honor Book for Children's Illustration
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner
2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner
"This confidently told story, made up of brief moments between Abuelo and the grandchild, gets deeper as it goes on, with richly textured digital illustrations highlighting the changing light and weather as summer, fall, winter, and spring each take their turn... A deftly told immigrant’s story of bittersweet memories and a grandparent’s love."
"A gentle text that offers a nuanced and relatable perspective on the bittersweetness of remembering a faraway home and that celebrates the relationship between grandparent and grandchild."
"Over the course of four seasons, a child and their abuelo connect during visits in this loving intergenerational book that looks both forward and back... [accompanied by] sensory-rich descriptions... [and] delicate digital art [that] has the feel of watercolors on textured paper."
