Sunday, December 1, 2024

La Mala Suerte Is Following Me by Ana Siqueira and Carlos Velez Aguilera - ADVISABLE

La Mala Suerte Is Following Me
by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Velez Aguilera
. PICTURE BOOK Charlesbridge/Imagine, 2024. $18. 9781623544546 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL 

After Miguel opens an umbrella in the house, his abuela warns that he will have Bad Luck - La Mala Suerte. When he doesn't clean the bad energy as she advised, Miguel's good luck turns to bad luck, he's worried because he has a soccer tournament coming up. Maybe he can change his luck back! 

What a cute story! I loved the bits of Spanish used throughout, in context so I didn't even need the glossary. A great author's note at the back about superstitions. Miguel and his family are Hispanic. 

Lisa Librarian

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