El vuelo de Sofía

K-Gr 3–Sofía is a blue dragonfly who lives in a pond with her family. Although one of her wings is smaller than the other, she is full of energy and enjoys flying close to the water. Sofía loves to know what the plans are every day and doesn’t like it when there are any changes to those plans. Sofía’s mother knows this very well, and she responds to her daughter’s frequent questions—often repetitive—with calm, patience, and love. While trying to figure out a solution to the girl’s constant questions, her mother has a bright idea—why not write down the day’s activities in a notebook to give to Sofía, so she can have everything in her reach and look at the schedule whenever she needs to? This is a wonderful plan and provides Sofía with comfort every time she stops to look over the activities for the day. Enchanting illustrations appear to be made of collage, watercolor, and sketches, with a unique view of Sofía and her world. The Spanish text conveys Sofía’s personality as well as the love and patience her mother has for her. They also depict the humorous situations and questions that arise. Some readers may find they can relate to Sofía, especially children who might be more comfortable with routine and structure.