The Most Delicious Soup and Other Stories — Mariana Ruiz Johnson

"A comparison can be made to Richard Scarry’s famous Busytown books; there’s always something going on in each corner of the picture." —School Library Journal  Welcome to the Village of Villa Verde where there are always little adventures.  Join Coco as he falls madly in love with his new pet ladybug, take a trip to the library with Grandma and Luis, and visit the market with Gina and her Dad. You never know what will happen in these five interconnected stories that tap into childhood joys and challenges, all within the safety of a warm, vibrant community of animals.This collection of stories encourages visual literacy and celebrates the tiny hurdles we face as we grow.