Mi Ciudad Canta by Cynthia Harmony

Mi Ciudad Canta

Hardcover – Picture Book, June 14, 2022

Cynthia Harmony, Adriana Dominguez

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · June 14, 2022

Después de vivir un temblor devastador, el espíritu de los vecinos en esta dinámica zona de la ciudad Mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe.

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Who it’s for
A girl's city walk turns toward earthquake, silence, and neighborhood resilience.
Themes
Community resilience, Courage despite fear, Hope amid sadness
Pacing
Mixed

About this book

Después de vivir un temblor devastador, el espíritu de los vecinos en esta dinámica zona de la ciudad Mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe. Una pequeña niña y su perro se aventuran en su caminata diaria por la ciudad; brincan y giran con el sonido familiar de coches acelerando, de bicicletas rechinando, de amigables ladridos, y de los silbidos del carrito de camotes. Pero lo que no esperan es escuchar el escalofriante estruendo de un temblor… y después…silencio.

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Con un texto cautivador y hermosas ilustraciones, esta cálida y reconfortante historia permite a los lectores reconocer que se puede escoger ser valientes y fuertes aún cuando se tiene miedo, y encontrar alegría y esperanza en medio de la tristeza. After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken. As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence. With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story leaves readers with the message that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness.

A City's Familiar Sounds

A girl's city walk turns toward earthquake, silence, and neighborhood resilience.

Come here for

  • A girl's daily walk through a Mexican city
  • Familiar sounds, including whistling camote carts

Expect

  • An earthquake followed by silence
  • A message about bravery amid fear and hope amid sadness

Where it sits

Disasters & Natural Hazards61%
Stories Set in Mexico48%
Big Feelings41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • City & Town Life
  • Disasters & Natural Hazards
  • Stories Set in Mexico
Authors
Cynthia Harmony, Adriana Dominguez
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
June 14, 2022
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Community resilience · Courage despite fear · Hope amid sadness
Reading lane
City & Town Life