Carlos Aponte

Carlitos vive en un hogar feliz con su madre, su abuela y Coco, el gato. La vida en su pueblo es muy acogedora, pero Carlitos decide ir a la capital, al atro lado de la bahía, en busca de su padre. "Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed...

"[This book] is a gentle reminder that words have power--the power to hurt or to heal, to make someone feel small or feel tall. An . . . appeal to our better natures, this inspired meditation on the purpose and power of words encourages children to choose them well--and use them wisely--to spread kindness, joy, and love"--Provided by publisher.