Gabriella's Updates en-US Wed, 07 May 2025 12:34:41 -0700 60 Gabriella's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7550984171 Wed, 07 May 2025 12:34:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Welcome Home, Esmerelda']]> /review/show/7550984171 Welcome Home, Esmerelda by Daniela Ramirez Gabriella gave 5 stars to Welcome Home, Esmerelda (Kindle Edition) by Daniela Ramirez
This is a heartwarming story of young Esmeralda who, once again, has to move. This time, Esmeralda and her military family, are moving back to San Antonio, Texas where all her primos, tíos, and tías live. Esmeralda is nervous about the move and anxious about fitting in with her familia. But with the help of her Abuela's love, her sisters's companionship, and a joy for cumbia music, Esmeralda realizes that home is more than a place. Readers will fall in love with Esmeralda and recognize the warmth and stability that comes from a family's unconditional love. ]]> Review7470804479 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:52:27 -0700 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Butternut and Bobo']]> /review/show/7470804479 Butternut and Bobo by Jill Dana Gabriella gave 5 stars to Butternut and Bobo (Paperback) by Jill Dana
A brilliant addition to the Butternut series! This time, a cafe opens in the grocery store and the supermarket foods and the cafe foods are not too sure of each other. But Butternut remembers how it feels to be new and comes up with the funnest idea to bring everyone together. This book is sure to delight! Jill Dana has a masterful ability to bring a cast of characters to life (and into your hearts). ]]> Review7449231993 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:39:36 -0700 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Posaditas']]> /review/show/7449231993 Posaditas by Terry Catasús Jennings Gabriella gave 5 stars to Posaditas (Cami Campos) by Terry Catasús Jennings
What a delightful read! This book is lough-out-loud funny and so relatable. Cami Campos's Christmas season is not going as planned and she is grumpy. Her best friend won't talk to her, the Christmas play did not go as planned, and she has to wait twelve more days for her brand new bike because she's Cuban and has to wait for the Reyes Magos. Oh, and she has a splinter. On her butt. Amazing! Touching on themes of friendship, family, holidays, culture, and generosity, Cami Campos is sure to be a winner with reader and parents. ]]> Review7400393829 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:36:19 -0700 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Scarecited on the First Day of School']]> /review/show/7400393829 Scarecited on the First Day of School by Alliah L. Agostini Gabriella gave 5 stars to Scarecited on the First Day of School (Hardcover) by Alliah L. Agostini
The blending of emotions in this book is so relatable. I know I felt scarecited on every single first day of school and I love the way it's presented on this book. Afua goes through the day feeling different blends of emotions that readers will relate to. These words are empowering! After reading this story, your kids might just have an answer to the perennial question, "How was school?" ]]> Review7371701085 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:54:36 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook']]> /review/show/7371701085 Emily Snook by Laura Bower Gabriella gave 5 stars to Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook (Hardcover) by Laura Bower
Emily Snook is small but mighty! Readers will be rooting for her from page one. Written in fun rhyme, the book tells the story of Emily who is a whiz in the kitchen but the youngest, shortest contestant at a kid's cooking competition. This is a fun read aloud about determination, creative solutions, family love, and the joy of cooking. Perfect for any kid who has ever felt too small or readers who love cooking shows! ]]> Review7321702410 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:52:36 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Today']]> /review/show/7321702410 Today by Gabi Snyder Gabriella gave 5 stars to Today (Hardcover) by Gabi Snyder
This hug of a book follows a girl wishing to fast-forward through the waiting and streeeeeetch the fun moments forever. A beautifully told story that reminds us to value each moment and calls us to live in the here and now. ]]> Review7262010388 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:50:04 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'La enchilada completa (En Inglés y Español) / The Whole Enchilada (In English and Spanish) - Bilingual Book']]> /review/show/7262010388 La enchilada completa (En Inglés y Español) / The Whole Enchi... by Glenda Galván-García Gabriella gave 5 stars to La enchilada completa (En Inglés y Español) / The Whole Enchilada (In English and Spanish) - Bilingual Book (Spanish Edition) by Glenda Galván-García
This is a cookbook that the whole family can enjoy. It has easy, accessible, and kid-friendly recipes, in English and in Spanish! I'm excited to make some of these with my youngest and have my oldest just take reign of the kitchen. I love that it includes personal notes from Glenda Galván-García and the recipes are interspersed with great icons from Mexican culture. ]]> Review7248564419 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:32:37 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'I Am, Yo Soy: Dual-lingual English-Spanish']]> /review/show/7248564419 I Am, Yo Soy by Gabriela Orozco Belt Gabriella gave 5 stars to I Am, Yo Soy: Dual-lingual English-Spanish (Hardcover) by Gabriela Orozco Belt
More than stars, I give this book 5 hugs. I Am, Yo Soy is an important book that celebrates all the in-between children that are a bit from here, a bit from there, and all-together perfect. A must for every school and library. ]]> Review7237181088 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:15:57 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella added 'Crack Goes the Cascarón: An Eggcellent Not-Just-for-Easter Shellebration!']]> /review/show/7237181088 Crack Goes the Cascarón by Sara Andrea Fajardo Gabriella gave 5 stars to Crack Goes the Cascarón: An Eggcellent Not-Just-for-Easter Shellebration! (Hardcover) by Sara Andrea Fajardo
Oh wow, this book is PURE FUN! While I had heard about cascarones, I was not very familiar with the tradition. I was clearly missing out! This book is a must-read if you want to laugh out loud with Toti and his playful and loving familia. What's not to like? A fun tradition, a mischievous boy, and a family that shows their love through laughter and play. Instant pre-order. ]]> Rating793763972 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:29:30 -0800 <![CDATA[Gabriella Aldeman liked a review]]> /
Gabriella Aldeman liked Suzy's review of Squawk of Spanish:
Squawk of Spanish by Gabriella Aldeman
"This is a great story about taking the time to learn to communicate with someone close to you who speaks a different language. I like the theme of not giving up also and too keep trying.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC."
]]>