In the vein of Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy, Carmen is a little girl who LOVES the spotlight and applause, and only grudgingly shares them with her little brother, Eduardo. But Eduardo idolises his big sister and shows how much he admires her in a way even Carmen can't ignore. At last, Carmen realises that the stage is big enough for two. Carmen is Latina, and speaks a convincing mix of English and Spanish. The Spanish phrases are inspired by the terms of endearment the author's grandfather used when she was a little girl.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2017 by Abrams .

Anika Denis is the celebrated children's book author and poet of four picture books, including Baking Day at Grandma's, Bella and Stella Come Home, and Pigs Love Potatoes, all illustrated by her New York Times-bestselling husband, artist Christopher Denise. She is also the author of MonsterTrucks (July 2007) illustrated by celebrated Pixar artist Nate Wragg. Already known for her rollicking pace and her wordsmithing skills, not to mention her natural mischievous spark, Anika's writing in Carmen is no exception. Inspired by Anika's own childhood, many of the Spanish phrases in the story are ones her Peurto Rican father used as terms of endearment. Lorena Alvarez Gomez is a freelance illustrator from Bogota, Colombia. Her work reflects her interest in color language and her willingness to experiment with diverse techniques and concepts. She has created illustrations for children books, independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines. Anika Denise is the author of several critically acclaimed books for young readers, including three illustrated by her husband, Christopher Denise. They live with their three children in Rhode Island. Lorena Alvarez is a freelance illustrator from Bogota, Colombia. She has created illustrations for children books, independent publications, and magazines. Her work reflects her interest in colour language and diverse techniques and concepts.