Publisher: HarperCollins

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 01/31/23

Illustrator: Palacios, Sara,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 0-06-324778-X

ISBN 13: 978-0-06-324778-9

Dewey: E

Dimensions: 27 cm

Subject Heading:
Dominican Americans. Juvenile fiction.
Plantago. Juvenile fiction.
Families. Juvenile fiction.
Dominican Americans. Fiction.
Plantain bananas. Fiction.
Family life. Fiction.
Spanish language materials. Bilingual.
Dominicanos americanos. Novela. slem.
Platanos. Novela. slem.
Vida de la familia. Novela. slem.
Materiales lectura en idioma espanol. Bilingue. slem.

Language: Spanish

Bilingual: Yes

Word Count: 708

Reading Level: 4.2

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.2 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 519950 / grade: Lower Grades

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of plátanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa.

A 2024 Bank Street Best Spanish Language Picture Book!

Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua.

Platanos are Yesenia’s favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they’re a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. 

Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything—especially love!

Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!