About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is sensing family stress or financial worry and needs to see how faith and gratitude can provide a path through hardship. Set in the early colonial days of the Dominican Republic, this story follows young Maria, whose family faces the loss of their farm due to a failing crop. It is a gentle exploration of how a sense of purpose and a thankful heart can transform a desperate situation into a communal blessing. While the story introduces the legend of Our Lady of Altagracia, its core message is universal: the power of hope and the importance of looking for small miracles when life feels heavy. For children ages 5 to 9, it provides a safe space to discuss big feelings like worry and relief. Parents will appreciate how Julia Alvarez balances the historical reality of struggle with a magical, comforting resolution that emphasizes family bonds.
