Rafael López

It is a dreary, rainy day, and a brother and sister are stuck inside feeling completely bored and restless. But their grandmother knows exactly what they need to do. She tells them to use their brilliant minds, close their eyes, and simply believe in something greater. Following her advice, the siblings discover that their own imaginations have the magic to lift them up and carry them far away from their dull living room. Later, when an angry quarrel breaks out between them, they use that same special skill to rise above their frustrations and leave their anger behind. Their grandmother explains that this extraordinary ability to dream and escape is a powerful tool their ancestors used long before they were even born. With dazzling artwork and soaring words, this beautiful story celebrates the incredible strength, resilience, and magic hidden right inside your own mind.

There will be times when you walk into a room and feel like no one there is quite like you. Maybe it is the way you look, the way you talk, or the food you bring for lunch. When Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself to his new class, some of the other students laugh. It is never easy to take those first brave steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet. But as Rigoberto meets Angelina, they both discover that they are not the only ones who feel like outsiders. This beautiful and heartening story reminds us how brave it is to be yourself. You will see that when you finally find the courage to share your own unique story, others will be happy to meet you halfway. Celebrate the power of connection and the joy of discovering exactly who you are!