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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
Page Count
40
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-1419760143

The Yellow Handkerchief (El pañuelo amarillo)

Written by Donna Barba Higuera and Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso

My abuela wears an old yellow handkerchief that her grandmother gave to her.
I don’t like the yellow handkerchief.

When a young girl feels ashamed of her family for being “different” and subconsciously blames her abuela, she gradually grows to not only accept but also love the yellow handkerchief that represents a language and culture that once brought embarrassment.

Inspired by the personal experiences of award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and expressively illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, The Yellow Handkerchief is a lyrical, honest, and intimate intergenerational story about embracing who we are, where we come from, and the people who shape us.

Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
Page Count
40
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-1419760143