Jugo fresco
Jugo fresco by Robert Liu-Trujillo is a vibrant picture book published by Lee & Low Books, Incorporated in 2023. This edition, presented in Spanish, spans 32 pages and features warm watercolor illustrations that celebrate mixed families and community connections. The story follows Art and his father as they embark on a quest to create a healthy juice to help his dad recover from a cold, discovering the importance of ingredients and community along the way.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes family, blended families, and the significance of community in everyday life. As Art and his father visit various local markets in search of ginger, the journey highlights the role of community members in creating a sense of belonging. Jugo fresco offers a delightful exploration of lifestyles and cooking, making it an engaging read for children and families alike.
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Qué contiene un jugo que mantiene a todos saludables? ¡Art y su papa descubren que necesitan zanahorias… col berza… chile de árbol… y una comunidad!
What makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots… collards… cayenne… and community!
Cuando el padre de Art no puede deshacerse de un resfriado, Art sabe exactamente lo que su papi necesita: ¡un delicioso jugo mata-resfriados! Después de buscar en su refrigerador y en la alacena, descubren que les hace falta un ingrediente clave: jengibre. Pero el encontrar jengibre los llevará al centro, al mercado de agricultores, a la cooperativa de alimentos, a la tienda de productos de África Occidental… y a un encuentro inesperado que une a todos y resulta en una sabrosa celebración.
Las ilustraciones de acuarela cálidas y vibrantes del autor e ilustrador Rob Liu-Trujillo son una celebración de familias mixtas y muchos individuos que ayudan a hacer que una vecindad se sienta como una comunidad. ¡Jugo Fresco es un libro ilustrado centrado en los niños y en la comunidad y que te dejará con sed de más!
También está disponible en inglés como Fresh Juice
When Art’s father can’t get over a cold, Art knows exactly what his daddy needs: some delicious sick-fighting juice! After looking through the fridge and cupboards, they discover they’re missing a key ingredient–ginger. But finding some ginger will take them downtown to the farmers’ market, to the food co-op, to the West African grocery… to an unexpected encounter that brings everyone together, and results in a tasty celebration.
Author-illustrator Rob Liu-Trujillo’s warm and vibrant watercolor illustrations are a celebration of mixed families and the many individuals who help make a neighborhood feel like a community. Fresh Juice is a delightful, kid- and community-centered picture book that will leave you thirsty for more!
Also available in English as Fresh Juice!
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