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Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte

Across the Bay

Hardcover – Picture Book, September 17, 2019

Carlos Aponte

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · September 17, 2019

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.

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Who it’s for
A warmly illustrated journey through Old San Juan and the meaning of home.
Themes
Family, Belonging and home, Searching for a father
Genres
US: Hispanic & Latino Stories, Multigenerational Families, Caribbean & Latin American Stories

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About this book

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan. "A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family—as well as a love letter to a childhood home."—Horn Book Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat.

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Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.

Home Across Water

A warmly illustrated journey through Old San Juan and the meaning of home.

Come here for

  • Puerto Rican city life, family bonds, and a child’s search for home

Expect

  • Picture-book storytelling colored by cats, piragüeros, and costumed musicians
  • A tender look at how family can take more than one shape

Where it sits

Caribbean & Latin American Stories87%
Multigenerational Families48%
US: Hispanic & Latino Stories46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
  • Caribbean & Latin American Stories
  • Travel Adventures
Authors
Carlos Aponte
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 17, 2019
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Family · Belonging and home · Searching for a father
Reading lane
US: Hispanic & Latino Stories