What is the most wondrous thing that has ever happened to you?
The Picture Book of the Week is El cabello maravilloso de Dalia in Spanish and Dalia’s Wondrous Hair in English. It is a dual language book written and illustrated by Laura Lacámara.
About the Book:
Dalia is a young girl whose hair grows overnight into a tall stalk emerging from the top of her head. Dalia and her mama don’t think anything is strange. In fact, Dalia goes outside and begins to decorate her hair with leaves from the Coontie plant. Her neighbors are disapproving of her smelly, dirty hair, but Dalia and her mama don’t care. As her mama tries to guess what kind of tree she is, Dalia drops clues. What happens next is wondrous!
Watch the author read the book here:
Writing Prompt for Kids:
English:
Maybe you’ve never had butterflies born in your hair, but think of the most wondrous thing that has ever happened to you and write about it.
Espańol:
Tal vez nunca han nacido mariposas en tu cabello, pero piensa en los mas maravilloso que te ha sucedido y escribe sobre ello.
I would love to hear your stories. If you would like to share, please send your story to contact@alicia-salazar.com.
Happy Writing!
