FICTION

Marisol Can’t Sleep/Marisol no puede dormir

by Sandra Martín Denis (text) & illus. by Lewellyn Obispo
Arte Público/Piñata. Oct. 2025. 32p. tr. from by Gabriela Baeza Ventura . Tr $18.95. ISBN 9798893750188. PreS-Gr 1
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 1–A little girl can’t fall asleep in this bilingual story full of magic. Marisol has gone through her bedtime routine of saying goodnight to everyone, but now that she’s alone in bed she can’t relax enough to sleep. She tries counting animals, but every time she imagines them, they appear in her room! This Spanish/English story is a great way not only to learn to count in two languages but also to validate the very real trouble that young children have winding down enough for the night. Whimsical and relatable, “Marisol Can’t Sleep” will be well received by all readers.
VERDICT A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities or with bilingual programs.
Reviewed by Carolina Youssif , Oct 01, 2025

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

FICTION

Maya’s Big Question
by Harris, Meena
BOOKS

Hazelthorn
by Drews, CG
BOOKS

The Butterfly’s Sting
by Harlow, Abbie
FICTION

If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone
by Sterer, Gideon
BOOKS

The House Saphir
by Meyer, Marissa
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?