Fighting Words
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Description
The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase.
When Ali鈥檚 cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so angry, they come to life! They tease Ama, wreak havoc on their abuelita鈥檚 home, and crash through the neighborhood. Ali didn鈥檛 mean to hurt anyone, but now that the words are on the loose, it鈥檚 up to him to catch them鈥攁nd to repair the damage they鈥檝e done.
Acclaimed illustrator Erika Medina brings Ali鈥檚 word monsters to life in this fun and fast-paced exploration of anger, accountability, and resolving conflict.
Reviews
鈥淎 perceptive consideration of the effects of anger鈥攁nd a much-needed blueprint for how to deal with them.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 07/04/2024
鈥淎 valuable depiction of the emotions in all of us. Kids will be wide-eyed with surprise and recognition both as they eagerly read Fighting Words.鈥�
- Cary Fagan, award-winning author of Bear Wants to Sing
鈥淚n clear language, Carranza (Abuelita and Me) writes a fast-moving fable that casts hurtful language as a literal force and focuses not just on regulating emotion but on the power of peacemaking, too.鈥�
- Publishers Weekly, 09/19/24