Just In Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
No. of pages 40
Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 40 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 in 2018 by St Martin's Press .
Yuyi Morales is an artist, a Brazilian folk dancer, a puppet maker and the former host of a Spanish-language storytelling radio show for children. She grew up in Mexico and now lives with her husband, son and cat in Northern California.
Latino People in literature
Hispanic People in literature
United States in literature
Learning Concepts in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
This book was recognised by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.
Just In Case
NCTE Notable Child. Bks in Lang. A,
American Library Association Notable Children's Books,
Pura Belpr Illustrator Award,
NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts,
Northern California Book Award Master List,
ALA Notable Children's Books,
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year,
Pura Belpr Author Honor,
CCBC Choice (Cooperative Children's Book Center - Univ. of WI),
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, Winner,
Am ricas Award - Winner
"Richly hued and filled with action, the illustrations capture the tale's humor and Latin flavor perfectly, leading on to an entirely logical, hilarious and heartwarming surprise at the end. As gifted an artist as she is a storyteller, Morales is in top form here." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A perfect read aloud picture book for a birthday party celebration, grandmother's day, el dia de los muertos or any time of the year. Highly recommended." --Reforma
"[A] breezily told tale, rich in Spanish vocabulary and Mexican atmosphere. The alphabetically ordered collected presents are cleverly integrated into the double pages, each with a different color background. Each spread includes amusing details to study in the fantasy-like but clearly painted illustrations." -Children's Literature
"Part ghost story and part alphabet book, this trickster tale transcends both. Librarians will want to share it for the beautiful language, the spirited artwork, and the rightness of the ending." -School Library Journal