![]() ![]() I can recall circling back in the bookstore for this book because the cover just beamed with all the colors of the ice cream. Player captures the excitement and warmth on every page, and they tie beautifully with Diaz’s words. In terms of design, Michah Player knocks the cuteness off the charts! The design under the dust jacket is so adorable with an array of different sweet treats. Paletero Man perfectly captures the taste of summer and spirited youth. ![]() As the boy listed off the flavors, I couldn’t help but yearn to hear the ringing of the paltero man’s bell to grab a juicy sandia paleta of my own. I just love how in so few pages, we readers get to see a piece of the community and how everyone can come together. Lee, Tío Ernesto, and Frank, all with their own businesses. The story emits pure joy and delight, and I absolutely love it! I think this is such a fun story about a boy simply chasing down the paletero man, and along the way we see him interact with all the people from his city that are equally important to his life such as Ms. Warning: this book is going to make your mouth water! This picture book acts as a companion for Lucky Diaz’s song of the same name from his band known as “The Lucky Band,” which is a celebration of the hard working vendors who bring all different kinds of people together for ice cream. But thanks to his friends’ kindness, everyone gets to enjoy a delectable treat! On his journey, he thinks of all the possible flavors he can indulge in and if José has his favorite there’s not a second to waste! However, once he reaches the paletero man, he discovers he has dropped all of his money on the way and is disappointed he can’t buy one now. A boy, hoping to catch him, rushes across the neighborhood to buy a paleta. On one of the hottest days, probably ever, the paletero man, José, pushes his cart through the neighborhood bringing sweet treats to the park for kids to buy. On his journey, he thinks of all the possible flavors he can indulge in and if José has his favorite there’s not a second to waste! However, once he reaches the paletero man, he discovers he has dropped all “Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!” “Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!” On one of the hottest days, probably ever, the paletero man, José, pushes his cart through the neighborhood bringing sweet treats to the park for kids to buy. The book includes Spanish words and phrases throughout and an author’s note from Lucky Diaz about why he was inspired to write this picture book.more #PALETRO AD FULL#But when he arrives, our narrator’s pockets are empty! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.Ĭelebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer, fans of Thank You, Omu and Carmela Full of Wishes will be hungry for what Paletero Man has in store. What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick! And find Paletero José!įollow Paletero José’s call and rush along with our narrator as he passes through his vibrant and busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. ![]() A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops-and the true meaning of being part of a community-from Latin Grammy winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick! And find Paletero José! Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! Follow Palete A truly refreshing picture book about determination, kindness, ice pops-and the true meaning of being part of a community-from Latin Grammy winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player! ![]()
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