A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coquí in the City and Pepe and the Parade.
During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right.
As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she’ll never find a rhythm of her own—until a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la música del corazón (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!
Raves and Reviews:
"Bursting with warmth, music, and family tradition, this joyful celebration invites readers to join the festivities. A dynamic and delightful holiday tale." – Kirkus Reviews
"An excellently presented celebration that provides essential cultural representation to holiday picture book collections." – School Library Journal
"Catchy phrases by Cuevas and dynamic art from Paola Rodríguez celebrate the festive spirit of Puerto Rico’s holiday season in this joyful picture book. It’s a gratifying narrative about finding, and sharing, one’s beat." – Publishers Weekly
"The simple Christmas story is made richer with the emotional resonance given to being Puerto Rican and keeping the tradition and spirit of the parranda going. A fantastic addition to any holiday shelf." – BCCB
"Puerto Rican pride and tradition combine with finding one’s place within a community in this story about a girl who is excited to participate in her first parranda, a 'festive holiday-caroling group.'" – Horn Book