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Churro Stand

Karina N. González

Lucía, Santiago, and their mother sell homemade churros in Union Square in New York City. Their work centers on a food that is loved for its crisp, popping, sizzling qualities, but a difficult moment changes how they approach the stand. By joining forces with people around them, the family discovers that cooperation can help everyone. This picture-book story brings together homemade food, family work, and the connections built within a neighborhood.

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Book details

Themes
Community · Family · Food And Cooking · Teamwork
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published
April 16, 2024
ISBN-13
9781419770326
Language
English
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