Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Family: Father and daughter (and many other family members)
Culture: Latin America (author is from Peru)

Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has a name that is too long, if you ask her. But when she presents this problem to her father, he happily tells Alma about the family members that are tied to each of her given names. A celebration of one's name and family, Martinez-Neal captures this beautiful tradition through the gentle curiosity of a girl who discovers her family's rich history which makes her proud of her long and beautifully unique name.

Perfect for a unit on family and genealogy. Also can lead to tender discussions between family about how a child's name came to be.