Countdown for Nochebuena

Celebrate the Latine traditions of Christmas Eve with this joyful story that counts down from twelve to one.

Also available in an expanded paper over board edition.

This charming, bouncy text alternates between English and Spanish and pairs perfectly with its illustrative context clues. Children will count holiday elements like clock chimes, plates of delicious food, and tired musicians from midnight—when Christmas Eve turns to Christmas and presents are opened!—to one. In this story, family members young and old gather in their best festive clothes to celebrate Nochebuena, a Christmas Eve celebration for Latine people around the world. Simple yet lyrical text inspired by the author-illustrator’s Cuban American heritage combines with a warm art style perfect for celebrating the holiday.

• Praise for Countdown for Nochebuena:
  LA Times Best Books to Read During the Holidiays by Latinx Authors
  Publishers Weekly 2023 Holiday Books for Kids
• "With sweet imagery, this simple counting book that celebrates family, friends, and Christmas will appeal to children and adults."
  School Library Journal
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