{"product_id":"paletero-man-isbn-9780063014442","title":"Paletero Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vibrant picture book\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecelebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRing! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of \u003cem\u003eThank You, Omu! \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCarmela Full of Wishes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spanish words and phrases throughout, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e[A] homage to Mexican culture—both in Mexico and in the U.S. The story is as delightful as a juicy paleta de horchata or melón, and highly recommended. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDe Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with life and joy, this story is an upbeat, multi-sensory experience that honors the breadth and harmony of multiculturalism in Diaz’s LA hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaletero Man is a celebration of a culturally specific experience – but the juicy and colorful world inside makes this story accessible and welcoming for all readers. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTori Kerr of SiriusXM Kids Place Live\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unifying lure of paleta love underscores the joys all people—regardless of differences—have in common.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiaz’s story in verse, with its chantable refrain and kid-sized dollop of tension, is a paean to Eighth Street Los Angeles food culture. Whether it’s sourced from a street cart, a taqueria freezer, or the library’s back room refrigerator, we all know what the storytime treat will be.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Depicts wonderful examples of kindness, community, and delicious paletas.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[A] unique and entertaining children's picture book...especially recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889493668069,"sku":"NP9780063014442","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063014442.jpg?v=1730231372","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/paletero-man-isbn-9780063014442","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}