Abuelo, the Sea, and Me

Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender intergenerational picture book about memory, exile, and the sensory pull of a homeland carried inside a family. As a child spends the seasons by the ocean with Abuelo, his stories of Havana and the life he left behind slowly deepen the meaning of their shared place. For families and educators looking for Latinx picture books, Cuban diaspora stories, and immigrant-grandparent books with emotional nuance, this title is especially strong. Especially useful for talking about migration, memory, language, and belonging. Best for ages 4 to 8, with enough depth for conversation after the last page.