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With Lots of Love
Jenny Torres Sanchez
Illustrator: André Ceolin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Viking/Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-593-20500-6
Keywords: grandmother-granddaughter bond, immigration, birthdays, Latinx
When Rocio moves to the United States, she misses her grandmother, but is thrilled by a wonderful birthday present from Abuela: a star piñata. Vibrant digital illustrations. Also available in Spanish.