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 My 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 My Familia Cubana con Kuro. 

“This is an adorable, heartwarming book that celebrates Cuban culture. Perfect for anyone trying to learn Spanish and/or English, as both are provided on each page.” 

-Alison C., NYC Public School Teacher of 18 years

“Traveling to visit faraway relatives can be a fun adventure—especially for a cat named Kuro. I love that Kuro is telling us his story, and I know my grandkids (ages 2, 3 and 4) will enjoy this read-aloud with its lively and relatable illustrations. The simple vocabulary guide and directed questions at the story's end will make for easy conversation about our beautifully diverse world.”

-Ann H., Retired NYC School Librarian of 30 years