Come Closer, Tatita - by Imapla (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother-whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures-and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book's ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory"--

Book Synopsis

A young girl's five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her grandmother, in this heartfelt picture book.

This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother--whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures--and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book's ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory.

Review Quotes

★"Imapla's simple yet deeply moving work evokes love and loss with language and images to which young readers will relate... a stirring mentor text for children navigating grief.... subtle yet powerful tale about love and loss." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

Imapla is an award-winning picture book creator and graphic designer from Barcelona whose books are published throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Lola Loves Animals, her American debut, was published in 2022.