Author & Illustrator Profile
Yuyi Morales
2 Books
Yuyi Morales is a critically acclaimed, multiple Pura Belpré Award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. Her vibrant works, such as the widely celebrated Dreamers and Niño Wrestles the World, often draw deep inspiration from her Mexican heritage and immigrant experience. While she both writes and illustrates many of her own beloved picture books, she also lends her dynamic artistic talents to titles like Thunder Boy Jr.
Books in "Señor Calavera"
Senor Calavera has arrived at Grandma Beetle's door, and it is time for her to go with him. But Grandma Beetle is not quite ready yet. She has a birthday party to prepare for, and she needs just a minute! You will be amazed as she finds one clever excuse after another to delay her departure. First, she must sweep one house, then boil two pots of tea, and make three pounds of corn.
Join this lively counting adventure as Grandma Beetle skillfully outsmarts her bony visitor. With each new task, you will learn to count in both English and Spanish, celebrating rich Mexican traditions along the way. Will Senor Calavera ever get to leave with Grandma Beetle, or will he end up joining the birthday fun? Discover the joy and trickery in this vibrant, trickster tale.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Senor Calavera has a big problem. He needs to find the absolute perfect birthday present for Grandma Beetle. The tricky ghost Zelmiro gives him some confusing advice, so Senor Calavera decides to play it safe. Instead of picking just one present, he decides to get her a gift for every single letter of the alphabet, just in case!
Follow the bony skeleton as he gathers wild and wacky gifts, from an accordion for her to dance to, all the way to a thick mustache because she does not have one. You will laugh as the list of presents grows longer and sillier. This colorful alphabet adventure introduces you to Spanish vocabulary while taking you on a joyful romp through a magical world. Soon, you will discover that the best gift of all does not start with a letter at all.
6-8 Years
21 Pages
