The Most Delicious Soup and Other Stories
$26.99
Welcome to the Village of Villa Verde where there are always little adventures. Join Coco as he falls madly in love with his new pet ladybug. Then take a trip to the library with Grandma and Luis, and visit the market with Gina and her Dad. You never know what will happen in these five interconnected stories that tap into childhood joys and challenges, all within the safety of a warm, vibrant community of animals.
"The overarching themes of cooperation and friendship shine through. The crisp, quirky illustrations are charming and set in frameless panels, comic book–style, another reason kids will appreciate this title. Names and visual cues imply a Latin American setting.
Children will eat this congenial collection right up. "
Kirkus Reviews
"Sweet fable-like stories and soft illustrations make for a lovely picture book."
School Library Journal
"This comic style book contains five short adventures about the animal residents of Villa Verde... Each little adventure has, if not exactly a lesson, something to make you think – either a moral or a gentle plot twist. Children will love these short interconnected comic stories. You never know what will happen next in Villa Verde!"
All Done Monkey
"A wholesome book about friendship, early learning experiences and community."
Magpies Magazine
