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Books by Alma Flor Ada | Wonderlit

Books by Alma Flor Ada

19 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the Fairy Tale Letters and The Hidden Forest series, Alma Flor Ada writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of celebrating heritage, latin american culture, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Dear Peter Rabbit

With Love, Little Red Hen

Fairy Tale Letters

2 books · Ages 4–9

Yours Truly, Goldilocks

Extra! Extra! Fairy-Tale News from Hidden Forest

The Hidden Forest

2 books · Ages 5–10

Antón Pirulero

1 book · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Piñatas and Paper Flowers

Piñatas and Paper Flowers

Lila Perl, Alma Flor Ada

For children curious about their heritage or classmates' traditions, this bilingual guide brings the vibrant holidays of

Cover of My Name Is María Isabel

My Name Is María Isabel

Third-grader María Isabel struggles to feel at home in her new school until a writing assignment gives her the chance to

Cover of The Gold Coin

A young thief's plan to steal an old woman's gold coin takes an unexpected turn as he follows her through the countrysid

Cover of The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding

The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding

A little dirt on a beak leads to a big problem as a persistent rooster tries to get clean in time for his uncle’s big we

Cover of Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Personal memories and vivid impressions recreate the sights and sounds of a young girl's childhood growing up in Cuba.

Cover of The Three Golden Oranges

The Three Golden Oranges

Three brothers follow the mysterious advice of an old woman on a cliff, setting out on a legendary quest to find three g

Cover of I Love Saturdays y domingos

I Love Saturdays y domingos

A young girl enjoys the best of two cultures, spending Saturdays with her American grandparents and Sundays celebrating

Cover of Dancing Home

Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta

For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he

Cover of Love, Amalia

Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta

Amalia finds a way through the grief of her grandmother’s passing by immersing herself in the vibrant stories and tradit

Cover of Tales Our Abuelitas Told

Tales Our Abuelitas Told

Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy

For children exploring their Latino heritage or anyone wanting to experience the magic of traditional storytelling passe

Cover of Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Mexican Hat Dance

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Mexican Hat Dance

Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy

A class learns the vibrant Jarabe Tapatío dance while hearing the rhythmic history and bright traditions of Cinco de May

Cover of Como nacio el arco iris (How the Rainbow Came to Be)

Como nacio el arco iris (How the Rainbow Came to Be)

Three primary colors argue over how to paint a gray world until they realize that blending their pigments creates the ul

Cover of Gathering the Sun: an Alphabet in Spanish and English

Gathering the Sun: an Alphabet in Spanish and English

For children exploring their roots or learning a second language, this poetic alphabet celebrates the dignity of farm wo

Cover of The Lizard and the Sun / La Lagartija y el Sol

The Lizard and the Sun / La Lagartija y el Sol

The world falls into darkness when the sun disappears, leaving a determined little lizard to journey through the Aztec e

By Age Range

Antón Pirulero

Como nacio el arco iris (How the Rainbow Came to Be)

My Name Is María Isabel

The Gold Coin

Dear Peter Rabbit

Piñatas and Paper Flowers

My Name Is María Isabel

The Gold Coin

Piñatas and Paper Flowers

Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Dancing Home

Common Themes

Celebrating Heritage Latin American Culture Curiosity & Wonder Fairy Tales & Mythology Cultural Identity Love & Family Bilingual Writing & Storytelling

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