Juana Y Lucas: Grandes Problemas - Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina Hardcover

About the Book

"Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotâa with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change -- like how much Mami loves her"--

Book Synopsis

"An excellent entry in the 'Juana and Lucas' series, this title is perfect for Spanish-language chapter book collections." --School Library Journal (starred review)

Cuando su mami conoce a alguien nuevo, Juana teme que todo cambiará en esta simpática y reconfortante secuela al libro Juana y Lucas, ganador del premio Pura Belpré.

La vida de Juana es casi perfecta. Vive en la bella ciudad de Bogotá con los dos seres que más quiere en el mundo: su mami y su perro Lucas. Pero últimamente su vida se ha vuelto menos perfecta. Mami luce un nuevo peinado y tiene un nuevo amigo llamado Luis, con quien ha estado pasando MUCHÍSIMO tiempo. Él es bueno y le enseña a Juana cosas nuevas, como la fotografía y la música jazz, pero a veces Juana quisiera que las cosas volvieran a ser como antes. Cuando su mami anuncia que Luis y ella se van a casar y que todos se mudarán a una nueva casa, Juana se siente muy atribulada. Por suerte, algunas cosas nunca cambiarán--como lo mucho que su mami la quiere. Esta alegre serie, basada en la propia niñez en Colombia de la autora e ilustradora, atraerá a lectores de todas las edades.

When her mami meets someone new, Juana worries that everything will change in this humorous, heartwarming follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award-winning Juana and Lucas.

Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change--like how much Mami loves her. Based on author-illustrator Juana Medina's own childhood in Colombia, this joyful series is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Review Quotes

An excellent entry in the "Juana and Lucas" series, this title is perfect for Spanish-language chapter book collections.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author

Juana Medina is the Pura Belpré Author Award-winning creator of the Juana and Lucas series and other books for children and the recipient of two International Latino Book Awards. She has also illustrated several books by other writers, including 'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick. Juana Medina was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and currently lives in Northern Virginia with her family.