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Carmela Full of Wishes
by Matt de la Peña
Illustrator: Christian Robinson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/PRH
ISBN: 978-0-399-54904-5
Keywords: Diversity, Read-Aloud, Immigration
On her birthday, a girl accompanies her brother on errands and makes a wish. Her wish comes true, but not in the way she was expecting. Evocative mixed media illustrations. Also available in Spanish Language Edition.