5/5 ( )

My first book read in Spanish! And it’s so cute ( )

This is a touching story about a little girl who learns about her connection to many of her relatives that she has been named for as her dad tells her about each of them. As she learns about each one she embraces this connection she has to her heritage. Then she learns that her first name is all her own and she gets to be the first Alma. The soft hues of the illustrations against the brighter reds and pink used to illustrate Alma help support the look of history and the brighter presence of Alma. This would be a lovely story to share with students as you get to know them (and their names) at the beginning of a new school year. ( )

I will admit it. I was skeptical of "Alma and How She Got Her Name." I did not know what to expect. And then.....I fell in love. Alma thinks her full name of Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela is far too long. But then she hears the story of why she has each name. Dad leaves it up to her to decide if it fits.

I can relate. I can think Gabrielle is too long of a name. But then I find out the story of why I was named that. (My name means God is My Strength which my parents did not think anything of at the time. Fast forward 28 years later and now we all see how God knew even before we did how significant that name meant.) Every child has a story. This book is the perfect conversation starter. ( )

A young girl named Alma learns the history of all her names. She finds out how and why each of her names are perfect for her.