Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela believes she has too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Then, Alma learns about Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too.

This Caldecott Honor story by Juana Martinez-Neal teaches children to be proud of their names and their stories. Through bilingual book-to-song adaptations and interactive activities with the author, children will explore their heritage and share their own stories.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Spanish language
• Identity
• Self-love
• Celebrating heritage
• Names and family tree
  Songs and Stories / Canciones y Cuentos:1. Alma and How She Got Her Name (in English)
  2. Alma y Cómo Obtuvo Su Nombre (en Espanol)
  3. Author's Note
  4. Esta soy yo 🎵
  5. Familia 🎵
  6. Casita 🎵
  7. Pajarito 🎵
  8. Translation Trivia ActivityTotal Run Time: 30 minutes
  Duración total: 30 minutos