My Big Family - by Yanitzia Canetti (Hardcover)

About the Book

Alex is excited that his family is coming to visit. First Grandma arrives and Alex rearranges his room so she can fit. Then Aunt Celia arrives, and the cousins start to pile in. Yummy Cuban food fills the house with delicious aromas, and everyone is happy--except Alex. He can't even find space to sit down and Papa believes more can always fit. When Mama announces Cousin Beto is arriving too, Alex has had it! "No one else can fit in this house!" What can Alex do?

Book Synopsis

Alex is excited that his family is coming to visit. First, Grandma arrives and Alex rearranges his room so she can fit. Then Aunt Celia arrives, and the cousins start to pile in. Yummy Cuban food fills the house with delicious aromas, and everyone is happy - except Alex. He can't even find space to sit down and Papa believes more can always fit. When Mama announces Cousin Beto is arriving too, Alex has had it! "No one else can fit in this house!"? What can Alex do? My Big Family is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated tale about a family that is happy to make room in their home for relatives, no matter how many arrive. The book focuses on: Family Connections: Watch the charming and amusing interactions between Alex, his parents, and their extended family and the strong bond they share. Generosity: See Alex and his parents open their home to a growing number of relatives who arrive from Cuba, with Alex happily sharing his bedroom with his grandmother. Culture: Learn about what life is like in Cuba, including the types of foods and sports that are popular there. Change: Explore how a child copes with big, sudden changes in his home and his regular routine, some of which cause major inconveniences.