Popo the Xolo
Paloma Angelina Lopez, illustrated by Abraham Matias
As Nana dies, her Xolo dog Popo accompanies her on a journey inspired by the nine levels of Mictlan, while her family honors the love she leaves behind.
Book details
- Lexile
- 570L
- ATOS
- 2.5
- AR interest
- Lower Grades (LG K-3)
- AR points
- 0.5
- Word count
- 563
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Published
- August 19, 2025
- Pages
- 40
- ISBN-13
- 9781623544577
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
Children's Book CouncilCBC Favorites Awards 2026Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeRank 18Bank Street College of EducationBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2026Five to NineAssociation for Library Service to Children (ALA)ALSC Notable Children's Books 2026YOUNGERSee the original listSources
- Popo the XoloSource for: Description
- bookroo.comSource for: Lexile
- arbookfind.comSource for: ATOS · AR interest · AR points · Word count
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