Sara Palacios

High in the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon has one big wish. She wants nothing more than to carry a large, woven basket to the bustling market, just like her Manman. She watches her mother balance the heavy load with perfect grace. Eager to prove she is ready, Fallon twists her own braids and places the empty basket on her head. But she quickly realizes that balancing the panye is much harder than it looks. When the basket tumbles to the ground, Fallon must learn that mastering this ancient tradition takes patience, strength, and time. This exuberant and lyrical story celebrates the beauty of Haiti and the deep bonds of family legacy. Readers will love exploring the vibrant market streets alongside Fallon as she discovers the pride of carrying on a beloved cultural tradition.

A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. A new must-read classic for Christmas!

It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico to celebrate Las Posadas.

For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars.

This heartwarming tale of multi-cultural families and the miracle of love was award-winning author Mitali Perkins's debut picture book.

--- Added from Google Books ---

A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. A new must-read classic for Christmas! It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico to celebrate Las Posadas. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars. This heartwarming tale of multi-cultural families and the miracle of love was award-winning author Mitali Perkins's debut picture book.