Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock
By Jesús Trejo
Illustrated by Eliza Kinkz
By Jesús Trejo
Illustrated by Eliza Kinkz
By Jesús Trejo
Illustrated by Eliza Kinkz
By Jesús Trejo
Illustrated by Eliza Kinkz
Part of LITTLE JESÚS
Part of LITTLE JESÚS
Category: Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Books
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$18.99
Jun 06, 2023 | ISBN 9781662651045 | 4-8 years
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Jun 06, 2023 | ISBN 9781662651052 | 4-8 years
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Praise
★ A 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association
★ An Association for Library Service to Children Notable Title
★ A National Council of Teachers of English Charlotte Huck Recommended Title
★ A 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended title
★ A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids
★ A Chicago Public Library Best Book for Children
★ A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023
★ A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023 About Families
★ A 2024 CCBC Choice
★ A Bank Street Best Children’s Book
★ An Américas Award Commended Title
★”A marvelous portrait of a working-class Latine family…brims with humorous, childlike observations….this tale of a loving father-son relationship radiates pure warmth. Kinkz’s scrappy watercolor-blended artwork bursts with bright colors and amusing details, matching its tiny hero’s chaotic spirit. Gleefully fun.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★“Vividly written….Exuberantly scribbled drawings give the animated prose an exuberant immediacy and plenty of heart.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★“Convey[s] a positive attitude and the joy and love between Jesus and his father….bursting with color and with life, this picture book … has something new to explore with every read through. Perfect for Spanish and English picture book collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review
12 of the Best Children’s Books Out June 2023 — Book Riot
Featured in 20 Best Books To Read — Kirkus Reviews
101 Great Books for Kids list — Evanston Public Library (IL)
A Best Picture Book for Kids — LAist
“This book is like a jolt of joy to the veins…..An expert combination of kid-logic and hilarious art….this is a picture book that has zeroed in on just the right age for just the right readership. The art and writing pair together with absolute perfection… Funny book of the year of the FUNNIEST book of the year? All I know is that I could read this to kids every day fo rthe rest of my life and be content.”—Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ.com
“Top 10 to Note: Summer Preview: the 10 books I’m most looking forward to.” —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes, School Library Journal
“Beautiful….one of the reasons that I love this is kids are going to see themselves represented….and I love that the language of the community was preserved…I hope you’ll go out and purchase these books and you know I only share that which impresses me.” —Dr. José Medina, educator
“A simple yet powerful story of connection and teamwork.”—Booklist
“A favorite new release…a wonderful perspective of considering what quality time is. Buy it. Five stars.”—@readwithriver
“I appreciate the love between this father and son and the joy they share together. The real magic is in their relationship. Wonderful memory filled story.”— Pamela Gombert, Librarian, Bowen Elementary School
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