Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd ; Hard Cover, Picture Book ; Recommended

With Lots of Love

Moving to a new country and leaving extended family is hard. Rocio misses so much of her old life. Most of all, Rocio misses her Abuela. Rocio and Abuela used to spend a lot of time together and their love for each other is evident in the many small rituals of their lives together. Missing that connection to her Abuela, one night Rocio finds the brightest star and makes a wish. Her family wakes her the next morning singing Las MaƱanitas for her birthday and she finds a package from her Abuela. That night she sends her love back across the sky to her Abuela.

Sprinkled with Spanish words and phrases, the story will resonate for children with similar immigration stories. The themes of family, relocating, and staying connected to family and traditions make this a meaningful story for all young children.