I loved this picture book! Someone recommended it to me a while ago and I hadn't had time to read it, but I'm so glad I did. This really is the story of how this little girl named Alma got her name. Many of us have stories about our names, but not everyone actually knows their story. I think this would really hit home with a lot of students, especially those whose names are maybe a little "different". Regardless of your name and how common or uncommon it is, I bet there's a story to it! Do you know the story of your name?
Here is an interview with the author:
You can watch her draw Alma!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Heidrich