Hooray, It's Three Kings Day! A Picture Book for Epiphany

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A picture book celebration of Three Kings Day, with foil details on the cover, is the perfect gift for the Epiphany season.

Sofia and her abuela share a special Three Kings Day tradition: Abuela brings her wooden santos all the way from Puerto Rico and tells the story of the wise men seeking Baby Jesus, drawn by a star.

Surrounded by family and beautiful tradition, Sofia basks in the beauty of the holiday. Drawing upon her own experiences with her Puerto Rican abuela, author Annette Clayton explores the food, stories, and traditions that surround Three Kings Day. With rich illustrations by Venezuelan illustrator Jone Leal,

Hooray, It’s Three Kings Day! includes four pages of backmatter with traditional recipes, a Spanish glossary, and details about the way this holiday is celebrated in different countries around the world.

The gorgeous holiday gift is also available in a Spanish-language edition, ¡Genial, llegó el Día de Reyes!

Annette M. Clayton, the accomplished author of over 20 children’s books, brings her passion for storytelling and love of family traditions to Hooray, It’s Three Kings Day! Her commitment to inspiring children to dream and explore shines through in this heartwarming tale. When she’s not writing, Clayton enjoys hiking, sipping lattes, and planning adventures with her husband and twin daughters in Maryland. Her dedication to preserving cultural heritage and family values is evident in her work. Jone Leal is an illustrator from Venezuela with an expansive portfolio. Her previous work includes Be Bold! Be Brave!: 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History, Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America Who Changed the World, and Fearless Trailblazers: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History. She draws inspiration from everyday life events and the people she cares about.