{"product_id":"nana-lupita-and-the-magic-sopita-hardcover","title":"Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFelicia Cocotzin Ruiz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlos V?lez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis enchanting story features the mystery of a grandmother's secret recipe, a seek-and-find of healing plants, and bilingual words for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuna and her little brother Sol are out to solve a mystery! They suspect that their grandmother uses magic to create her remedies because she says that she uses a \"magic\" ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the story Luna and Sol catch colds so their grandmother makes a healing soup. Luna overhears Nana singing a classic Spanish children's song about frog tails while cooking the soup, so Luna secretly thinks that frogs are the magic ingredient. The children explore the enchanted garden in search of frogs until it is time to eat, in which Nana reveals the real secret ingredient. Can you guess what it is?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sweet semi-bilingual story includes a seek-and-find of traditional plants used in curanderismo and includes the recipe for Nana's magic soup!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by renowned healer \u003cb\u003eFelicia Cocotzin Ruiz\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNana Lupita and the Magic Sopita\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired the author's grandmother, who was a curandera (a traditional healer of Mexican heritage).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst In a New Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMi Hermosa Familia: Stories of Four Generations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a five-year old girl from \u003ci\u003eel barrio\u003c\/i\u003e (the neighborhood) shares memories of her beautiful family, her rich imagination takes the wheel as she recalls what did--and what almost did--happen. This semi-bilingual series called \u003ci\u003eMi Hermosa Familia\u003c\/i\u003e (My Beautiful Family) highlights the small and beautiful moments found throughout Latino communities, told with a dose of magical realism. All books include an interactive seek and find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelicia Cocotzin Ruiz\u003c\/b\u003e is a storyteller and curandera living in one of the most edible and medicinal landscapes in the world, the Sonoran Desert. Recognized for her work with Indigenous foodways and holistic wellness, Felicia is passionate about sharing food and lifestyle as medicine across many platforms. Her award-winning book \u003ci\u003eEarth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera\u003c\/i\u003e, has received praise from industry leaders including Padma Lakshmi, Dana Cowin, and Darin Olien. Felicia's work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eSpirituality \u0026amp; Health\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe List\u003c\/i\u003e television news magazine, and several other media outlets including The Original Americans episode on Padma Lakshmi's \u003ci\u003eTaste The Nation\u003c\/i\u003e (Hulu). Felicia presents frequently around the country on traditional healing practices, culinary medicine, folk herbalism, and Native American food sovereignty for nonprofits, universities, and museums-including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Vélez Aguilera\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Mexico City in 1980. He is a graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts of the National University Autonomous of Mexico and has been a professional illustrator for 12 years. He lives in Mexico City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.7 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750915244320,"sku":"9781423665519","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/42d43521d27c88f1c0c1ce12a2163725.webp?v=1779960649","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nana-lupita-and-the-magic-sopita-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}