Description:
In this lighthearted bilingual story, a young girl sees the word alien on her mother's immigration card and concludes that her mother must be from another planet.
En esta alegre historia bilingüe, una niña ve la palabra alien en una tarjeta de imigración de su mamá y concluye que su madre debe ser alienígena.
Brief description:
Laura Lacámara is both an author and illustrator of children's books. She is a popular presenter at schools, book festivals, libraries, and conferences, and is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. A native of Cuba, she now lives in Venice, California, with her husband and their daughter.
Review Quotes:
* "A delightful, original, clever, purposeful, multicultural alien tale." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This heartfelt and humorous story is perfect for primary-school readers, as well as a useful way for parents or educators to introduce the topic of immigration. An author's note further explains the meaning of resident alien and will help readers understand the humor behind Sofia's misunderstanding. Acrylic-and-collage illustrations in cheery saturated tones showcase Sofia's wild imaginings and the story's joyful conclusion." -- Booklist
"Playful.... The pictures are pleasant-looking, the subject is important to address with young children, and the story makes for very easy reading in both languages." -- School Library Journal
Américas Award Commended Title - Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Arizona Library Association
Tejas Star Reading List - Texas Library Association (TLA)