How I Got My Snow Cone

How I Got My Snow ConeWhen a little boy spends the night with his abuelita, a big storm rolls in, and he hears Boom! Rattle! Rattle! Rattle! Thud! on the roof all night long. How scary! But in the morning he finds something not scary at all: fresh, ripe mangoes that fell during the storm! Fresh mangoes that can be made into snow cones! About the Author Richard Otero was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. His life is all about faith, family, and friends.

When a little boy spends the night with his abuelita, a big storm rolls in, and he hears Boom! Rattle! Rattle! Rattle! Thud! on the roof all night long. How scary! But in the morning he finds something not scary at all: fresh, ripe mangoes that fell during the storm! Fresh mangoes that can be made into snow cones!

About the Author

Richard Otero was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. His life is all about faith, family, and friends. As long as you have these in your life, all will be fine.

From the Midwest Book Review:

"How I Got My Snow Cone" is an original and entertaining picture book for children 4 to 8 with a deftly crafted underlying message promoting creativity and courage. While very highly recommended for family, preschool, daycare center, elementary school, and community library picture book collections, it should be noted that "How I Got My Snow Cone" is also available in a digital book format."