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"A beautifully illustrated, tender story to be shared with all children, sure to evoke conversations about their names." --School Library Journal (starred review)

A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book

¿Cómo terminó Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir cómo cabe perfectamente en ellos. What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story... Read Full Overview

C mo termin Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir c mo cabe perfectamente en ellos.

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother... Read Full Overview

What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from--and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six Just think of how hard it is to fit... Read Full Overview

What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from--and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six Just think of how hard it is to fit... Read Full Overview