Farolitos for Abuelo
Books | Juvenile Nonfiction / Family / General
Rudolfo Anaya
With the passing of the winter storms and the promise of spring in the air, Luz is eager to go fishing with Abuelo. While fishing, Abuelo dives into the frigid river to save a young boy from drowning, and soon after, dies of pneumonia.Luz bravely goes through the year keeping Abuelo's memory alive by planting and harvesting his garden as he taught her. And during her first Christmas without her abuelo, Luz carries on the tradition of lighting farolitos.