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Penguin Workshop
28 June 2022
After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.

After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.

As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds ofrevving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, andwhistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence.

With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming storyleaves readers with the message that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness.
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Illustrated by:   Teresa Martinez
Imprint:   Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 262mm,  Width: 264mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   476g
ISBN:   9780593226841
ISBN 10:   0593226844
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Cynthia Harmony is an educational psychologist who has created exhibits and bilingual learning materials for children and science museums. Originally from Mexico City, Cynthia is a children's author and translator, and this is her debut picture book. Teresa Martinez is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Halloween Tree, Sing with Me- The Story of Selena Quintanilla, and It's Not a Bed, It's a Time Machine. She lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Reviews for Mi Ciudad Sings

Mi Ciudad Sings is both a heartwarming ode to the musical heart of a city and a reminder that even though the tune may change, we are strongest when we lift our voices and our hands together in hope and love. ---Andrea Wang, author of WATERCRESS Harmony's sweet story line about humanresilience is brought to vivid life by Martinez's illustrations, which clearly mirror the movement ofa tumultuous natural disaster, as well as the joy in recuperating after such an event. A helpfulglossary sits at the back of the book, ready to help young readers with the Spanish vocabularyand phrases present in the text. ---Booklist reivew Mi Ciudad Sings is a lovely poem about community, friendship, and hope. !Me encanta! ---Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor Winning author and Young People's Poet Laureate Emeritus In this sweet and hopeful story, Harmony pays homage to the city of her birth. At first the streets of Mexico City ring with happy sounds and song as the young protagonist stomps, skips, and leaps through her neighborhood. With the great rumble of an earthquake, there is suddenly silence, and new sounds--of fear. Soon though, hands clasp together as people help each other, and the ciudad wakes up once again to music. ---Monica Brown, award-winning author


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