Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face - by Aliya King Neil & Shane Paul Neil (Hardcover)

Name: Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face - by Aliya King Neil & Shane Paul Neil (Hardcover)
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A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special.
4-8 Years
11.0" x 9.0" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, People & Places

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Book Synopsis

A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special. no matter what anyone else says, in this fresh, lively picture book perfect for fans of I Am Enough and Skin Like Mine.

Pecosita has the most magnificent face full of freckles. Her abuela says they make her shine as bright as the estrellas in the sky! Sometimes, kids make fun and say Pecosita's face looks like it's full of spots. But Pecosita knows hers are as stunning as the dots on her dalmatian, Bean, and as dazzling as the delicious chocolate chips in her favorite cookies.

Her deep love for her freckly face reminds us that differences are okay and learning to embrace our differences helps us see what's beautiful about everyone.

About the Author

Aliya King Neil is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. Her picture books include Keep Your Head Up and Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face. Visit her at AliyaSKing.com.

Shane Paul Neil is a writer, journalist, and photographer. His words and images have appeared in several publications including Gothamist, NPR, NBC News, and Ebony. Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face is his first book. From the Bronx, Shane now resides in New Jersey with his wife, Aliya King Neil. Follow him at @ShanePaulNeil across all social media platforms.

Eric Velasquez earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated more than thirty children's books, earning a Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent, an NAACP Image Award, the 2011 Pura Belpré Award for Illustration, the 2018 Walter Award, and an SCBWI's Golden Kite Award.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W) x .15 Inches (D)

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: People & Places

Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Theme: African American, United States

Format: Hardcover

Author: Aliya King Neil & Shane Paul Neil

Language: English

Street Date: March 31, 2026

TCIN: 1006724049

UPC: 9781665936538

Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-3790

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.15 inches length x 9 inches width x 11 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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