Copyright Date:
2020
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
10/27/20
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-8234-4864-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-8234-4864-7
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
29 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
(Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2020)
Inspired by his father's love of storytelling, good memories with his grandmother, and his own desire to share some of his family's traditions, Velasquez tells an exaggerated version of an actual true tale: an octopus escaping a boiling pot of water in his grandmother's kitchen! In this comics-style picture book, which is absolutely perfect for a read-aloud, the octopus grows to be about 20 feet tall and nabs Ramsey's grandmother. It's up to Ramsey and his dog, adorned in matching capes, to figure out how to distract the octopus and rescue his grandmother. And of course, after that, there's a happy ending for everyone involved. The dynamic artwork reflects the author's affection for his Afro-Latino heritage and his love for superheroes and art in general, especially in the scene where Ramsey is recounting the story of the rogue octopus to his family. As a bonus, the books closes with a recipe for the titular pulpo guisado.
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(Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2020)
What do you do when an octopus captures Grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her! Award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez's delightfully meta story is now in Spanish.
Bank Street Mejor Libro Infantil Silver Medalist
The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions. "¡Tenga cuidado!" Ramsey shouts. "Be careful!" But it's too late. The octopus traps Grandma! Ramsey must use both art and intellect to free his beloved abuela.
Then the story takes a surprising twist. And it can be read two ways. Open the fold-out pages to find Ramsey telling a story to his family. Keep the pages folded, and Ramsey's octopus adventure is real.
This beautifully illustrated picture book, drawn from the author's childhood memories, celebrates creativity, heroism, family, grandmothers, grandsons, Puerto Rican food, Latinx culture and more.
With an author's note and the Velasquez family recipe for Octopus Stew!
A Bank Street Best Children’s Picture Book of the Year in Spanish!
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
Una selección del Junior Library Guild
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