Tonies Alma and How She Got Her Name

Tonies Alma and How She Got Her Name. Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela believes she has too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Then, Alma learns about Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. This Caldecott Honor story by Juana Martinez-Neal teaches children to be proud of their names and their stories. Through bilingual book-to-song adaptations and interactive activities with the author, children will explore their heritage and share their own stories. This Tonie teaches kids about: Spanish language Identity Self-love Celebrating heritage Names and family tree Toniebox sold separately. Text and illustration © 2018, 2023 & 2024 by Juana Martinez-Neal from ALMA AND HOW SHE GOT HER NAME and Alma's Words/Las Palabras de Alma published by Candlewick Press Created by arrangement with Juana Martinez-Neal and Full Circle Literary LLC 2024℗ 2019 Dreamscape Media, LLC; English edition. ℗ 2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC; Spanish edition.

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