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Lights, Camera, Carmen!

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In Lights, Camera, Carmen! by Anika Denise, young Carmen is an aspiring star with dreams of being at the centre of a movie. When a film is set to be shot in her neighbourhood, Carmen seizes the opportunity to make her mark, determined to show everyone her talents. It's a charming tale of creativity and the pursuit of dreams, perfect for inspiring young readers.
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If you enjoy delightful children's stories filled with lively characters and creative adventures, this book is perfect for you. It's brimming with imagination, humour, and determination that will inspire young readers to follow their dreams. Perfect for sharing between parents and children, it encourages exploration and creativity.

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In pursuit of a film career, Carmen enters a commercial contest and enlists her little brother, Eduardo, as her cinematographer. However, Carmen's plan takes a surprising turn in the follow-up to "Starring Carmen!" Full color.

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In the vein of Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy, Carmen is a little girl with a BIG personality. She loves the spotlight and the fame that comes with being an actress, and she only grudgingly shares attention with her adoring little brother, Eduardo. How will she handle it when Eduardo lands a starring role in a commercial?

Lights, Camera, Carmen! introduces readers to a lively family dynamic where Carmen and her family speak a convincing mix of English and (untranslated) Spanish. This blend of languages is inspired by the terms of endearment the author's grandfather used when she was a little girl.

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In Lights, Camera, Carmen! by Anika Denise, the sequel is praised for being as charming as the original. The book effectively integrates positive messages about emotional growth, such as finding happiness in defeat and appreciating siblings, while subtly celebrating diversity with Spanish words and the representation of a mixed-race family.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419731693

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gomez

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Anika Denise is the celebrated author of four picture books, including Monster Trucks, Baking Day at Grandma's, and Bella and Stella Come Home. A former one-girl sensaciรณn, these days, she enjoys sharing the spotlight with her husband, Christopher, and three daughters. Denise and her family live in Rhode Island.

Lorena Alvarez Gรณmez is a freelance illustrator from Bogotรก, Colombia. Her work reflects her interest in color language and her willingness to experiment with diverse techniques and concepts.

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