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Abuelita's Song

Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman

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About The Book

From Pura Belpré Honor author Gloria Amescua comes a sweet picture book integrating Spanish words and celebrating the family and music that connects us all.

Every night, when the sun says buenas noches, a mother sings a special lullaby to her baby boy: ¿Dónde está mi corazón? Aquí, aquí, aquí en mis brazos.

As he gets older, the boy asks for his song over and over until it’s forever in his heart. When the boy grows up and moves away, he teaches the song to his daughters. And now that Abuelita is coming for a visit, the girls plan a surprise for her: they are going to sing her song, “La canción del corazón.”

About The Author

Photo by Sam Bond Photography

Gloria Amescua has enjoyed writing poems and stories since she was a child. Her lyrical picture book biography, Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, was a Pura Belpré Author Honor Book, a recipient of three International Latino Book Awards, a SCBWI Golden Kite finalist, a RISE Top Ten Feminist Book Project selection, and a co-winner of the Américas Award. She is also the author of Abuelita’s Song, inspired by her own family. Gloria lives in Austin, Texas. Visit her at GloriaAmescua.com.

About The Illustrator

Photo by Damir Ali

Mariyah Rahman was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. She spent her earliest years climbing trees, digging for fossils, and drawing on walls with crayons. Today, she is an illustrator for children’s books and entertainment but has still never found a fossil.

Why We Love It

Abuelita’s Song is a modern-day Love You Forever. It’s part lullaby and part love letter between generations within a family. With its lyrical text and gorgeous art, readers will want to read this again and again!”

—Catherine L., Senior Editor, on Abuelita’s Song

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (May 20, 2025)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665957526
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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