House of Broken Angels

Marsoni

M251S

$18.99

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House of Broken AngelsIn this raucous, moving, and necessary story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist (San Francisco Chronicle), the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer. Nothing stops it. Not borders. Not death. In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has summoned

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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025

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Lacey Edwards

Charlottesville, US

★★★★★ 5

My kids love this book

Format: Hardcover

My son and daughter ( 4 and 2 ) LOVE this book. It makes them laugh out loud. It is cute and funny. The pictures are adorable. I have purchased it for several friends kiddos over the year.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025

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Amazon Customer

New York, US

★★★★★ 5

Excellent children's book!

Format: Hardcover

Greg Pizzoli's wonderful book, The Watermelon Seed, is a delight for children and adults alike! The whimsical illustrations he creates, keep children glued to each page. It is fun and enjoyable to read over and over again with a child that just has to have it read every single night to them. The story is sweet, simple and meaningful. Whether you are looking for a book for your child, another child or the child in yourself-dive right in. This one is terrific!

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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018

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DTom

Carnegie, US

★★★★★ 4

Cute but

Format: Hardcover

Caution that some children may be alarmed by the crocodile swallowing the watermelon seed. Know your audience. Otherwise a very cute, silly story that is great for a summer read or watermelon theme lesson.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023

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Flipflop

Alexandria, US

★★★★★ 5

A Special Education Treasure

Format: Board book

I bought this book with one student in mind. A third grade autistic, non verbal, girl with a love for books, animals and reflective surfaces (windows, puddles, utensils and mirrors to name a few). The bright, cheerful illustration was the immediate interest upon her first look. The engaging fun story kept her attention. The last page captivated her. What a complete joy to watch! She will now say "Wiggle" when she wants this book - several times a day. She follows along with her finger while I read. I do not read the last page. She does that all ON HER OWN! Did I mention non verbal?! I'm purchasing another as a Christmas surprise for her to have at home. I highly recommend this book as a fixture in the classroom for Special Education and Early Learning.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023