Donde las maravillas crecen (Where Wonder Grows)

By Xelena González, Adriana M. Garcia, Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz
Paperback: $12.95

A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner

De las creadoras del galardonado libro ilustrado All Around Us llega otra historia lírica intergeneracional que explora nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, la familia y las tradiciones.

From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connection to nature, family, and traditions.

Front cover for Where Wonder Grows by Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia
This book is also available in English
Where Wonder Grows
By Xelena González, Adriana M. Garcia

Description

Cuando la abuela va hacia su jardín especial, sus nietas saben que deben seguirla. Abuelita invita a las niñas a explorar su colección de tesoros (rocas mágicas, cristales, conchas marinas y meteoritos) para ver qué maravillas revelan. “Son seres vivos y llenos de sabiduría,” dice la abuela. Mientras sus nietas observan con atención, los tesoros despiertan la imaginación de las niñas. Encuentran historias en la fuerza de las rocas formadas por los volcanes, el poder limpiador de hermosos cristales, el misterio del mar que albergan las conchas y cómo le dan forma al medio ambiente y el largo viaje que hicieron los meteoritos para encontrar su camino hacia la Tierra. Éste es el poder del jardín especial de la abuela, donde las maravillas crecen y florecen los cuentos.

When Grandma walks to her special garden, her granddaughters know to follow her there. Grandma invites the girls to explore her collection of treasures–magical rocks, crystals, seashells, and meteorites–to see what wonders they reveal. “They are alive with wisdom,” Grandma says. As her granddaughters look closely, the treasures spark the girls’ imaginations. They find stories in the strength of rocks shaped by volcanoes, the cleansing power of beautiful crystals, the mystery of the sea that houses shells and shapes the environment, and the long journey meteorites took to find their way to Earth. This is the power of Grandma’s special garden, where wonder grows and stories blossom.

About the Creators

Xelena González

Xelena González practices the healing arts through writing and movement. She is a storyteller, dancer, and visiting author who centers self-love in her multi-disciplinary workshops for all ages. Her award-winning picture books include All Around Us and Where Wonder Grows. A former librarian and enrolled member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, Xelena has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as radical self love, creative early literacy strategies, inhabiting story through music and movement, and reclaiming indigenous identity in Latinx communities. She still lives in San Antonio, where she grew up. Find out more at xelena.space.

Adriana M. Garcia
Adriana M. Garcia

Adriana M. Garcia is a visual artist, a muralist, and an illustrator. She is the recipient of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Award for Where Wonder Grows and a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for All Around Us, both picture books by Xelena González. Garcia has exhibited her artwork nationally and has presented at conferences, schools, and museums around the United States. She especially loves painting portraits of strong women to honor those who have come before and those who continue to lead by example. Garcia lives in San Antonio, Texas, and you can find her online at adrianamjgarcia.com.

Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz
Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz

Awards

  • Southwest Books of the Year 2023

    Pima County Public Library

  • Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish 2023

    Bank Street College of Education

  • Brigid Erin Flynn Award for Best Picture Book Winner 2023

    Texas Institute of Letters (TIL)

  • Junior Library Guild Selection

    Junior Library Guild

  • International Latino Book Award Silver 2023

    Empowering Latino Futures

  • Américas Award 2023

    Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs

  • Best of the Best Books in Spanish 2022

    Chicago Public Library

  • Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner 2023

    American Library Association (ALA)

  • ALSC Notable Children's Books 2023

    American Library Association (ALA)

  • Best of the Best Books 2022

    Chicago Public Library

Reviews

  • "A lyrical, wise story that explores family by exploring the earth. This book should be in every classroom and every home."

    - Matt de la Peña, Newbery Medalist
  • "Beautiful and meditative."

    - Juana Martinez-Neal, Caldecott honoree
  • "There's an undercurrent of urgency here that says: Remember this."

    - Suzanne Bloom, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award honoree

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781947627581
  • Publication Date Jan 11, 2022
  • Trim Size 8.5 × 8.5 in
  • Weight 0.375 lbs
  • Page Count 40
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Science & Nature / Environment
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Family / Multigenerational
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / People & Places / United States / Native American
  • Themes Environment / Nature, Families, Fiction, Grandparents, Imagination, Indigenous / First Nations / Native American, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 9
  • Grade Range Grades PreK - 4
  • Guided Reading R
  • Spanish Guided Reading R
  • DRA 40
  • Interest Level Grades PreK - 4
  • Lexile Level 840
  • Reading Level Grades 4 - 5
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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      let's listen to / the green voice / of the rainforest

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      La autora de bestsellers Lesléa Newman ofrece un tierno y oportuno cuento de una niña puertorriqueña que enfrenta un huracán y su preocupación por los amados coquíes de su isla natal.

      Donde las maravillas crecen (Where Wonder Grows)

      A 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner

      De las creadoras del galardonado libro ilustrado All Around Us llega otra historia lírica intergeneracional que explora nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, la familia y las tradiciones.

      From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connection to nature, family, and traditions.

      Por todo nuestro alrededor

      Este hermoso libro ilustrado, ganador del Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor y del American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Honor, celebra los círculos que nos rodean, en el cielo, la tierra, nuestros vecindarios, nosotros mismos ... si nos atrevemos a buscarlos.

      Galápagos Girl / Galapagueña

      This charming bilingual English & Spanish picture book from the illustrator of Mango, Abuela, and Me introduces the fascinating creatures of the Galápagos Islands through the life of one very lucky girl.

      Todos Iguales / All Equal

      The empowering true story of the 1931 Lemon Grove Incident, in which Mexican families in southern California won the first Mexican American school desegregation case in US history.

      I'll Build You a Bookcase / Te haré tu propio librero (Spanish-English bilingual edition)

      In this charming bilingual picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.

      En este encantador libro bilingüe, niños y sus cuidadores trabajan juntos para construir un librero y descubren la magia y la maravilla de leer libros.

      ¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! / Zombies Don't Eat Veggies

      En este encantador debut de una talentosa pareja, Mo Romero es un zombi con un secreto profundo y oscuro...

      ¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!

      When the janitors' union strikes for better wages, Carlitos discovers a way to help his mother in this powerful bilingual picture book.

      Cuando el sindicato de conserjes organiza una huelga para exigir mejores salarios, Carlitos descubre una manera en que le puede ayudar a su madre en este poderoso libro ilustrado bilingüe.

      Armando y la escuela de lona azul

      In Spanish. The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

      Where Fireflies Dance / Ahi, donde bailan las luciérnagas

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In her first book for children, award-winning author Lucha Corpi remembers her childhood growing up in Jáltipan, Mexico, where the moon hung low and the fireflies flickered in the night air.

      Estela en el mercado de pulgas

      In Spanish. A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

      El tapiz de Abuela

      In Spanish. A girl in Guatemala learns about family tradition and trust from her grandmother.

      El camino de Amelia

      A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself in this Spanish picture book.

      Primer día en las uvas

      In Spanish. The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.

      Bajo la luna de limón

      In Spanish. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree.

      Preparadas... listas... ¡Ya!

      In Spanish. The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too.

      Al fin en casa / Home at Last

      A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

      Arrorró, mi niño

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.

      Poems to Dream Together

      A bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future.

      Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

      Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
      Bilingual English/Spanish.

      Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual

      In the follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award Honor-winning Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina, everyone's favorite mismatched heroine turns eight and throws a fabulously mismatched party.

      Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.

      Mamá the Alien / Mamá la extraterrestre

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this lighthearted bilingual immigration story, a young girl sees the word alien on her mother's Resident Alien card and concludes that her mother is from another planet--until the girl finds out that the word has more than one meaning.

      A Movie in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.

      Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol

      An imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be--a child as unique as a tree.

      Confeti

      In Spanish. The renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.

      The Upside Down Boy / El niño de cabeza

      Bilingual English/Spanish. The Upside Down Boy is award-winning poet Juan Felipe Herrera's engaging memoir of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school for the first time.

      Friends from the Other Side / Amigos del otro lado

      Having crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with his mother in search of a new life, Joaquín receives help and friendship from Prietita a brave young Mexican American girl.

      My Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartito

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded.

      My Diary from Here to There / Mi diario de aqui hasta allá

      Bilingual English/Spanish. One night, young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to the other side of the border- to Los Angeles, where greater opportunity awaits.

      From North to South / Del Norte al Sur

      Bilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.

      Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Qué Rico! Brotes de las Américas

      A collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.

      La vasija que Juan fabricó

      In Spanish. This vibrant storyis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.

      Magic Windows / Ventanas mágicas

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past.

      Soledad Sigh-Sighs / Soledad suspiros

      Bilingual English/Spanish. A picture book about eight-year-old Soledad, a latchkey child whose friends come up with an imaginative solution to make Soledad feel less lonely when she gets home from school.

      Birthday in the Barrio / Cumpleaños en el Barrio

      Bilingual English/Spanish. In this second book by author Mayra Lazara Dole, lively determined Chavi sets off on yet another Miami adventure.

      Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

      Who says girls can't play drums? The beat of Chavi's congas livens up her entire neighborhood. When she's not picked to drum in Miami's Calle Ocho festival, she decides to do something about it!

      Un mundo nuevo

      In Spanish. Un mundo nuevo brings us a gentle and uplifting story of coming to America.

      Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la llorona

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Gloria Anzaldúa uniquely reinterprets the famous Mexican legend of la Llorona.

      Xochitl and the Flowers / Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the United States, but nothing is the same.

      Nana's Big Surprise / Nana, ¡Qué Sorpresa!

      Bilingual English/Spanish. Amada and her brothers try to comfort their grandmother, Nana, who has come to stay with them in the US from Mexico after abuelo passes away.

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