My Very Own Room/mi Propio Cuartito [Paperback]

The young Mexican American girl at the center of this charming book loves her family  five younger brothers, her two parents, and several visiting relatives  but in such a crowded house, she can never seem to find a moment alone. Told in both English and Spanish, this boldly illustrated title delivers the inspiring story of a California family that pulled together to give a young girl her own corner of the world. Imparting lessons about collective problem solving, the unshakable bonds of familial love, and the possibilities that arise when you dream big, this book is one for every child's shelf.