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Carlos, The Fairy Boy - by Juan A Ríos Vega (Hardcover)

Carlos, The Fairy Boy - by  Juan A Ríos Vega (Hardcover)
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Last Price: 19.99 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A Carnival tradition in Panama expands when a supportive abuela encourages her grandson to follow his fairy boy dreams! Bilingual English/Spanish<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Carlos is thrilled to travel to Panama's countryside with his parents. He is most excited about the Carnival stories his parents tell him. But when Carlos wants to join his cousins as fairies on the queen's float he finds out that boys are not allowed. Thankfully, he has a brilliant abuela with a bright idea!</p><p>A tale of family support, Carlos, the Fairy Boy expands a Carnival tradition to include a young boy while bringing light to the talented men who make the queen's gowns gorgeous.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"a feast for the eyes and a balm for our hearts! "</p><p> - Ernesto Martínez, award-winning author of <em>When We Love Someone We Sing to Them/Cuando Amamos Cantamos</em></p><p><br></p><p>"Stories like these heal on so many levels. It calls in our ancestors and allies who have been erased. It calls in the real people making our world beautiful, often behind the scenes. And it makes space for the Carlos in each of us wanting to fly freely in life. Viva ALL the fairies!"</p><p> - Maya Gonzalez, Pura Belpré Honor award-winning illustrator & children's book author</p><br>

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