Spring 2025

Marvelous Maravilloso

Me and My Beautiful Family

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

The world is full of different colors . . . hundreds of colors, everywhere. People are different colors too.

Our colors make us beautiful and unique. Mommy says it is part of our culture and the big word diversity—diversidad. Marvelous Maravilloso follows a young girl as she finds joy in the colors of the world all around her, including the colors of her own family. Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers.

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978-1-4338-2856-0
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Category Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2018
Publisher American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV074000, JUV081000, JUV013000
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Note to adults and Original artwork

Author: Carrie Lara

Carrie Lara, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with a range of clients, from children and families to adults with severe mental illness. She is also an award-winning children’s book author.

Illustrator: Christine Battuz

Christine Battuz studied drawing and painting in Italy. Her many illustrated children’s books include Something New for Rosh Hashanah. Working internationally, she speaks both English and French. She lives in Quebec.