Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Chavela loves chomping chicle--gum. And she loves blowing bubbles even more. One day she finds a mysterious kind of gum she's never seen before. After popping a piece into her mouth, she blows a giant bubble that lifts her up into the air! The bubble takes her on a journey more magical than any she could ever imagine, all the way to Mexico. Luscious, candy-colored paintings illustrate this fantastical story about a girl connecting with the beauty of the rainforest as well as with her own Latino American heritage. An author's note about the rainforest source of natural chewing gum is included in the book, as well as music for a traditional Spanish song referenced in the text.

Monica Brown is author of several award-winning books, among them My Name Is Gabito/Me llamo Gabito, illustrated by Raúl Colón. She lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Find out more about Monica at www.monicabrown.net.

Magaly Morales is also the illustrator of A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas by Pat Mora. She lives in Mexico. Visit her at www.magalymorales.com.