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Jugo fresco

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Jugo Fresco de Robert Liu-Trujillo, traducido por Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz, es un libro ilustrado en español que celebra la familia, la salud y la comunidad. Cuando el padre de Art no puede sobreponerse a un resfriado, Art decide preparar un jugo curativo, pero les falta un ingrediente clave: el jengibre. Su búsqueda los lleva a través de un vibrante paisaje urbano, desde mercados agrícolas hasta supermercados de África Occidental, donde vecinos y comerciantes ofrecen ayuda y cariño. Con expresivas ilustraciones en acuarela y una narrativa alegre, el libro resalta el poder de la comida, la cultura y el cuidado colectivo. Es un homenaje lleno de sabor a la resiliencia, las familias mixtas y la magia de las conexiones cotidianas.

English Description:

Jugo Fresco by Robert Liu-Trujillo, translated by Rita E. Urquijo-Ruiz, is a Spanish-language picture book that celebrates family, health, and community. When Art’s father can’t shake a cold, Art decides to make a healing juice—but they’re missing a key ingredient: ginger. Their search takes them through a vibrant urban landscape, from farmers’ markets to West African grocery stores, where neighbors and shopkeepers offer help and warmth. With expressive watercolor illustrations and a joyful narrative, the book highlights the power of food, culture, and collective care. It’s a flavorful tribute to resilience, mixed families, and the magic of everyday connections.

Publishing Details

Author : Robert Liu-Trujillo

Illustrator : Robert Liu-Trujillo

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 10.5 x 8.5 in

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: About POC, Community, Culture, Family, Food