A review by mldavisreads
Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela! by Alexandra Alessandri, Addy Rivera Sonda

hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

Picture book.  Ava is visiting her grandparents in Colombia as her family prepares to welcome in the new year.  But Ava is overwhelmed by all  of the aunts, uncles, and cousins so her shyness comes out in full force.  How can she join in the celebration when it feels like mice have nibbled on her tongue?  As the celebration gets underway, Ava helps make buñuelos and helps make a balloon doll of el Año Viejo (the old year).  The strong connection of this extended family is easy to feel and the celebration looks warm and inviting.  A great addition to holiday collections, this one has Spanish words sprinkled throughout.  There is a glossary in the back though most of them are understood in context.