MAMA THE ALIEN
A young girl misunderstands the word “alien” on her mother's Resident Alien Card and lets her imagination run wild.
MAMÁ LA EXTRATERRESTRE
Una niña malinterpreta la palabra “alien” en la tarjeta de “Resident Alien” de su mamá y deja su imaginación volar.
Written by René Colato Laínez
Illustrated by Laura Lacámara
Published by Lee and Low Books
Reviews
“Lacámara’s fine, vibrant acrylic-and-collage illustrations dress the story in wonder and humor between colorful, golden kitchen scenes and deep, opaque extraterrestrial homages… A delightful, original, clever, purposeful, multicultural alien tale.”
- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
“Acrylic-and collage illustrations in cheery saturated tones showcase Sofia’s wild imaginings and the story’s joyful conclusion.”
- Booklist
“In warmly colored paintings, Lacámara matches stylized, folk art–style humans with droll alien figures that feature a variety of arms, legs, antennae, and tentacles.”
- Publishers Weekly