Martina Has Too Many Tias written by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Sara Palacios is a reimagined Caribbean folktale of La Cucaracha Martina. In this bilingual picture book, Martina is described as a quiet girl who is quickly overwhelmed by her rowdy family members. She finds a magical land full of peace, it’s a solitude island all to herself. But in the process, she discovers what truly makes a home a home. The beautiful textured art paired with a relatable large family dynamic is perfect for children ages 4-8.

Check it out along with other books we’ve gotten this month below!

All you Have to Do 
Written by Autumn Allen
Published by Penguin Random House
Available August 1st!

Being Ace
Written by Madeline Dyer
Published by Page Street YA
Available October 10th!

I Am Hungry
Written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Robert Starling
Published by Candlewick Press
Available Now!

I Can Be All Three
Written by Salima Alikhan and illustrated by Noor Sofi
Published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Available Now!

Martina Has Too Many Tias
Written by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by Atheneum for Young Readers
Available Now!

Where the Water Takes Us
Written by Alan Barillaro
Published by Candlewick Press
Available Today!