Laura Lacamara

“The fruit- blended juice drinks known as aguas frescas offered at a fair inspire a little girl and her mother to serve their own version after a soccer practice. The dual English/ Spanish text is augmented by summery scenes in opaque, rich colors. The simplicity of the suggested idea that homemade fruit juice will always be fun to make and delicious to drink is appealing.” — KIRKUS Reviews

Product Description: In the classic tradition of “The Gingerbread Man,” James Luna’s piggy cookie leaps off the baking tray and takes the reader on a mad dash through the barrio. The cochinito fugitivo avoids being eaten by the long line of people chasing him through the neighborhood streets…until he meets a crafty little girl named Rosa! Children — and adults too — will delight in the clever piggy’s escape from Martha’s Panaderia in this entertaining re-telling of a familiar story set in a colorful Latino neighborhood.