La Mala Suerte Is Following Me [Hardcover]

Who would think that opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck? Not Miguel! A fun and relatable read for any superstitious kid looking to make their own luck.

Award-winning author Ana Siqueira proves that superstitions cross cultures in this fun and heartfelt picture book with integrated Spanish words. Time to cheer Miguel on!

Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined!

Miguel’s abuelita warns him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes. Now Miguel’s life is ruined!

He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck—looking for a four-leaf clover, sweeping, auntie’s existential oils . . . Now what?

Using integrated Spanish words and playful language, La Mala Suerte Is Following Me takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions. Award-winning author Ana Siqueira proves that superstitions cross cultures in this fun and relatable read, perfect for all readers.

Also available in Spanish.Misfortune follows when La Mala Suerte comes into Miguel’s life.
Once the “luckiest boy in town,” Miguel invites La Mala Suerte by opening his umbrella inside the house. Abuelita cautions Miguel that Mrs. Bad Luck—cheekily depicted here as a grinning shadow—is “invisible and follows you wherever you go.” The young soccer player brushes off her warning but subsequently slips and falls as he attempts to outrun his bad luck. Uh-oh. And at school, La Mala Suerte trips him up during a math exam and f&aml3-