LEO’S LOBO written by Melissa Cristina Marquez and illustrated by Maria Gabriela Gama

Melissa Cristina Marquez brings new vision to adopting a new pet in LEO’S LOBO, a book vividly illustrated by Maria Gabriela Gama. Nothing pleases Leo until he finds, in the marketplace, a sign that reads “Alebrijes en Adopcion.” For those of you, like me, might not know alebrijes are “vibrant, fantastical Mexican folk art sculptures depicting imaginary creatures that blend elements of various real and mythical animals” and according to the vendor, they’re full of challenges of you don’t choose them, they choose you. That’s only the first challenge Leo faces in raising his wolf-dog but he overcomes with the help of family. This book tweaks the traditional by adding culture, art, magic and family love to the pet adoption mix. Available in English & Spanish.  You can find links to these book in the purchase tab below.