In "Siesta" by Rene King Moreno, the narrative weaves through the lives of a family grappling with love, loss, and the complexities of their cultural heritage. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, sun-soaked landscape, the story centers on a young girl who discovers the power of storytelling as a means to connect with her roots and understand her place in the world. As she navigates the trials of adolescence, family secrets unfold, revealing the strength of bonds that both uplift and challenge her. Ultimately, "Siesta" is a tender exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of family history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Greenwillow Books .

Ginger Foglesong Guy lives in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Mexico, Arizona, Switzerland, and Costa Rica. She is also the author of the bilingual books !Fiesta! and Siesta. Ginger Foglesong Guy es la autora de numerosos libros bilingues, entre ellos, los favoritos !Fiesta! and !Siesta!, asi como el companero de este libro, My School/Mi Escuela, tambien ilustrado por Vivi Escriva. Ginger crecio en Mexico, Arizona, Suiza, y Costa Rica. Ahora vive en el estado de Washington. Rene King Moreno grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and now lives in Chicago with her family. She is the illustrator of Under the Lemon Moon, by Edith Hope Fine, as well as !Fiesta! and Siesta. Rene King Moreno was born in North Carolina and grew up in Indiana. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the illustrator of Under the Lemon Moon by Edith Hope Fine and Fiesta! and Siesta , both by Ginger Foglesong Guy. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.