"Evocative—the bright and colorful images deftly transmit the warmth of Kuro’s family. Engaging and inspirational."—Kirkus Reviews

“A cat’s inviting celebration of Cuban culture and life.”—Booklife

"Kuro is adorable and the illustrations are gorgeous. I would absolutely recommend this for a children's collection at a library and as a gift for littles."—Librarian

“The descriptions of the food, the music, and the camaraderie are spot on.”— Middle School Teacher, Georgia

“I appreciate that it is fully bilingual, making it accessible to more readers, and the vocabulary key at the end is a nice touch for families looking to learn together.”—Librarian, Florida

This vibrant illustrated book for children ages 3-7–featuring a bilingual cat named Kuro and his Cuban family–introduces readers to Latin American and Caribbean cultures with text both in English and Spanish!

Little black cat Kuro invites children to get to know his Cuban and Salvadoran roots and customs. Come to Kuro’s house to eat pupusas and lechón, listen to the tres Cubano guitar, dance the salsa with Abuela Cristina, and sit for grandma’s and grandpa’s stories about growing up in Cuba and El Salvador.

Children will love sharing in Kuro’s adventures celebrating Latino culture, family, and identity and becoming acquainted with simple Spanish words alongside their English counterparts.

“We come from many places. But we are one family.”

In Mi Familia Cubana con Kuro, you and your young reader will discover:

• The beauty of appreciating other cultures around the world
• Kindness and compassion for our animal friends
• Confidence from learning new words in different languages
• An appreciation for families of all kinds
• The importance of family stories passed down by elders through oral tradition
• Bright, lively, and engaging illustrations
• A glossary of words used in the book
• An opportunity for children to draw and describe their own family

Want to teach your child how amazing the world can be? Start by reading Mi Familia Cubana con Kuro.