The Yellow Handkerchief (El pañuelo amarillo)

A child confronts conflicting feelings of embarrassment and love for her Mexican abuela in this moving, personal story from Newbery- and Pura Belpré Award–winning author Donna Barba HigueraMy abuela wears an old yellow handkerchief that her grandmother gave to her.I don’t like the yellow handkerchief.When a young girl feels ashamed of her family for being “different” and subconsciously blames her abuela, she gradually grows to not only accept but also love the yellow handkerchief that represents a language and culture that once brought embarrassment.

Inspired by the personal experiences of award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and expressively illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, The Yellow Handkerchief is a lyrical, honest, and intimate intergenerational story about embracing who we are, where we come from, and the people who shape us.

Author: Barba Higuera, Donna

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Release Date: 08-06-2023

Package Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches

Languages: english