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Paletero Man/

by Lucky Diaz Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

Critically Recognized

A neighborhood comes together over paletas

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Awards & Recognition

  • Book club selection

    Junior Library Guild Selection

    Selected as a Junior Library Guild Selection.

  • Critical praise

    Booklist starred review

    Starred review: “Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A neighborhood comes together over paletas

Presented in English and Spanish side by side, this picture book follows a narrator through a busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. When the narrator reaches him without any money, getting a frozen treat becomes a shared community effort. The summer setting and focus on paletas give the story a food-centered frame for exploring generosity and neighborly connection. An author’s note and a link to a live performance of the song that inspired the book round out the edition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children ages 4–8.
  • Useful for bilingual English-Spanish reading or for learners of either language.
  • For families and educators seeking a picture book about community and sharing.

Themes

CommunityGenerosity and kindnessSummer treats and foodBilingual English-Spanish reading

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Book overview

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. By Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player!

Ring! Ring! Ring!

Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! / Vengan a comprar! Paleta para uno o pa' to'a la vecindad!

Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.

Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes.

Includes an author's note from Lucky Diaz and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band's popular song that inspired the book.

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

"A wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus."--Publishers Weekly(starred review)

"Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas."--Booklist (starred review)

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