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In the Groves

Author Andrea Cruz Floren
Illustrated by Andrea Cruz Floren
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
11.5"W x 8.87"H x 0.35"D   | 14 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Sep 10, 2024 | 40 Pages | 9780593662618
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD580L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.

Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo’s orange groves: There’s magic! There’s mischief! There’s monstruos! But Clara’s never been to the orange groves. And she’s determined to change that.

So when her cousins aren’t looking, Clara sneaks into her abuelo’s truck and makes her way to the orange groves. Once Abuelo spots her, he and Clara have a wondrous time serenading oranges, bravely defending the groves against gophers, and eating some delicious tacos with—WHEW—just a little bit of spice.

Soon, Clara has magical tall tales to tell of her own. For she’s no longer just a visitor: She belongs to the groves, and the groves belong to her.
"Full-page spreads depict a large, lively, loving family with a range of mostly brown skin tones. Characters are expressive, and Cruz Floren creatively portrays Clara’s elaborate flights of fancy as she helps Abuelo. More muted hues are used for Abuelo’s flashbacks. Heartwarming." —Kirkus Reviews
Andrea Floren grew up in South Dakota, far from her California family. Her grandfather, who tended the orange groves, had a gift for storytelling. He encouraged Andrea to keep writing; she hopes to honor his memory with this debut book. Andrea currently lives in Colorado with her family. Visit her at quietlyfiery.com
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From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.

Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo’s orange groves: There’s magic! There’s mischief! There’s monstruos! But Clara’s never been to the orange groves. And she’s determined to change that.

So when her cousins aren’t looking, Clara sneaks into her abuelo’s truck and makes her way to the orange groves. Once Abuelo spots her, he and Clara have a wondrous time serenading oranges, bravely defending the groves against gophers, and eating some delicious tacos with—WHEW—just a little bit of spice.

Soon, Clara has magical tall tales to tell of her own. For she’s no longer just a visitor: She belongs to the groves, and the groves belong to her.

Praise

"Full-page spreads depict a large, lively, loving family with a range of mostly brown skin tones. Characters are expressive, and Cruz Floren creatively portrays Clara’s elaborate flights of fancy as she helps Abuelo. More muted hues are used for Abuelo’s flashbacks. Heartwarming." —Kirkus Reviews

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Andrea Floren grew up in South Dakota, far from her California family. Her grandfather, who tended the orange groves, had a gift for storytelling. He encouraged Andrea to keep writing; she hopes to honor his memory with this debut book. Andrea currently lives in Colorado with her family. Visit her at quietlyfiery.com
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