Morales, Yuyi (2008). Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press.2009 Pura Blepre Award Winner: Illustration
The illustrations of the Chalupa game cards were my favorite!!!
Senor Calavera gets busy trying to find a gift for his friend Grandma Beetle's birthday party. He almost forgot about a gift, but Zelmiro the Ghost reminds him all about it! As Senor Calavera goes through the Spanish alphabet to find a gift, he finds the perfect gift when he reaches the letter Z. And what a surprise it is!!!
Morales cleverly incorporates an "informational" twist into a wonderful little tale of friendship. This story goes deeper, however, into the roots of El Dia de los Muertos and its true beautiful meaning which is often misunderstood. Every inch of this book is in covered in color and illustration! The art cradles the words so beautifully!! I truly think this book will become one of my favorites!
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