Lynnor Bontigao hails from one of the more than 7,600 islands of the Philippines. She is the illustrator of Jack & Agyu by Justine Villanueva and You Are Revolutionary by Cindy Wang Brandt. Sari-Sari Summers is her debut as author-illustrator. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the winner of the 2020 SCBWI Tomie dePaola Professional Development Award, Lynnor Bontigao lives in New Jersey with her family.
Lively text provides an engrossing picture of the Philippines. . .
thoughtful portrayals of Filipino customs along with speech bubbles
featuring both Tagalog and English lend an authenticity. Bontigao’s
debut brims with heart-warming delight as the loving
intergenerational relationship between Nora and her lola making ice
candy shows how food brings a community together.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Delectable. . . This sweet summer tale has Tagalog words
interspersed throughout the dialogue, mostly terms of endearment
that reflect the cozy relationships with family and the community.
. . . Like a sari-sari store, brimming with joy and heart.
—Kirkus Reviews
Readers get to share Nora's eagerness as they are treated to a
two-page spread depicting colorful, delectable items stacked neatly
on the store shelves. . . . This sweet story of intergenerational
love will resonate with many readers.
—Booklist
This is a love letter to grandparents who live far away and the
special bond that develops when grandchildren get to spend time
with them. . . . The illustrations, digitally created, capture the
busy street where the store is located as well as the love shared
between Nora and her lola. . . . Celebrating the special bond
between a child and an older relative, along with the setting and
language details of the Philippines, makes this a highly
recommended title.
—School Library Journal
Familial bonds burnish Bontigao’s affectionate solo debut in this
empowering intergenerational tale featuring a child’s creative
problem-solving. . . . Digital art mimics colored pencil and pastel
textures, and standout images portray a bustling community, the
shop’s myriad contents, and the feel of hot days in this story of
how thoughtful entrepreneurship can serve and delight.
—Publishers Weekly
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