Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too.

As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all—and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell.

Through Alma’s vibrant story, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a fit after all—and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell.

How did such a small person wind up with such a large name?

Yoto Says: As Daddy tells the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a fit for her after all.

Yoto Says: As Daddy tells the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit for her after all.

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six!

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