The Yellow Handkerchief (El pauelo amarillo)
No. of pages 40
Published: 2023
Great for age 7-10 years
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A child confronts conflicting feelings of embarrassment and love for her Mexican abuela in this moving, personal story from Newbery- and Pura Belpr Awardwinning author Donna Barba HigueraMy abuela wears an old yellow handkerchief that her grandmother gave to her.I dont like the yellow handkerchief.When a young girl feels ashamed of her family for being different and subconsciously blames her abuela, she gradually grows to not only accept but also love the yellow handkerchief that represents a language and culture that once brought embarrassment.Inspired by the personal experiences of award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and expressively illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, The Yellow Handkerchief is a lyrical, honest, and intimate intergenerational story about embracing who we are, where we come from, and the people who shape us.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Abrams .
Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator and graphic designer. She lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is her first book.