Luisa, at Your Service!
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Luisa, at Your Service!
Narrated by:
Sara Amini
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Narrated by:
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Sara Amini
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By:
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Sara Amini
Summary
Tourists come from all over to Luisa’s hometown of Salento to hike the famous Cocora Valley. But Luisa knows what they should be seeing, so she generously puts off doing her chores to offer extra special FREE tours of the really important spots in Salento.
First there’s her casa—the only dark green house en la plaza! Then the coffee shop where she drinks jugo de mora (which turns her tongue purple) and listens to her cousin Oscar play the guitarra (his papi wishes he would find a girlfriend, but you didn't hear that from Luisa!). And there’s so many other places to see and people to meet! After all, Luisa lives in the best pueblito in el whole mundo.
This debut picture book from actress and writer Sara Amini is a celebration of the personality, joy, and energy that makes small towns (and small tour guides!) unique, with exuberant illustrations from award-winning illustrator Juana Medina.
Critic Reviews
★ "A self-assured child offers a tour of Salento, Colombia's idosyncratic sites in this humorous work. . . . Digital illustrations in tropical hues depict the locale’s architecture, feel, and denizens, emphasizing across this likable whirlwind tour the idea that it’s the individuals that make 'our pueblito the best in the whole mundo.'"—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ “For story time or sharing at home, this is a sure hit . . . Belpré winner Medina combines her talents with author Amini for another journey with an exuberant Colombian little girl . . . Richly colorful and dense, the illustrations capture small details that will invite rereading.” –School Library Journal (starred review)
“A tour worth joining . . . Medina’s scrappy illustrations for each spot help orient reader . . . Amini, meanwhile, injects bits of humor through the pint-size guide’s dry commentary, which keeps the whole proceedings on a peppy pace . . . The delightful misadventures end on a
satisfying note.” –Kirkus Reviews
"This joyful, inviting picture book celebrates community, culture, and the magic of seeing home through a child’s eyes. . . . Each page overflows with color and life, inviting readers to linger and explore. Ultimately, this book is a heartfelt reminder that the most meaningful places are the ones we know by heart, and Luisa is the perfect guide." —Booklist
"A fun romp through a lively Colombian setting, sure to entertain gregarious young extroverts, both in English and Spanish . . Pura Belpré winner Medina’s cartoonish art style . . . imbues the story with both the cozy charm of lush landscapes and bustling businesses and homes. Much of the visual humor will entertain children as well as adults." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
★ “For story time or sharing at home, this is a sure hit . . . Belpré winner Medina combines her talents with author Amini for another journey with an exuberant Colombian little girl . . . Richly colorful and dense, the illustrations capture small details that will invite rereading.” –School Library Journal (starred review)
“A tour worth joining . . . Medina’s scrappy illustrations for each spot help orient reader . . . Amini, meanwhile, injects bits of humor through the pint-size guide’s dry commentary, which keeps the whole proceedings on a peppy pace . . . The delightful misadventures end on a
satisfying note.” –Kirkus Reviews
"This joyful, inviting picture book celebrates community, culture, and the magic of seeing home through a child’s eyes. . . . Each page overflows with color and life, inviting readers to linger and explore. Ultimately, this book is a heartfelt reminder that the most meaningful places are the ones we know by heart, and Luisa is the perfect guide." —Booklist
"A fun romp through a lively Colombian setting, sure to entertain gregarious young extroverts, both in English and Spanish . . Pura Belpré winner Medina’s cartoonish art style . . . imbues the story with both the cozy charm of lush landscapes and bustling businesses and homes. Much of the visual humor will entertain children as well as adults." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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