Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre

The way Papi walks through each name with Alma feels so warm and real, and the story of how they all connect is such a lovely twist. My kid sat completely still for the whole thing, which never happens. The Spanish flows beautifully too, perfect for a bilingual household.

My daughter asked to hear it three nights in a row, and I don't mind one bit—the way each name unfolds into its own little family story makes her sit completely still, which never happens. The pacing is just right for a bedtime read, and the ending lands softly enough that she's already asking for "

The way Papi ties each name to a family story makes this such a warm bedtime read, and my kids love guessing which name comes next. The paperback pages feel sturdy enough for repeated readings, and the ending always leaves them smiling.