Las maneras en que papi dice te quiero
Delia Ruiz, author
Delia Ruiz es autora de muchos libros para niños, entre ellos la serie ¡123 Baila! y Roqui’s Pandero Beat, este último ganador del premio International Latino Book. A Delia le gusta crear material para maestros; también es crítica de libros en las redes sociales, donde presenta diversos títulos. Actualmente vive en Los Ángeles con su esposo, su hijito y su perrito de hocico chato. Su deseo es inspirar a la nueva generación de escritores que también provengan de familias inmigrantes.
Delia Ruiz is the author of several children's books, including the ¡123 Baila! board book series and Roqui’s Pandero Beat, an International Latino Book award-winner. Delia enjoys creating teacher materials and is also a books reviewer on social media, where she showcases diverse books. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, baby boy, and pug. Delia hopes to inspire the next generation of writers who also come from immigrant households.
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Carlos Vélez Aguilera, illustrator
Carlos Vélez Aguilera es ilustrador y ganador de varios premios. Es originario de Ciudad de México, donde obtuvo su título por la Universidad Autónoma de México. Ilustró más de veinte libros para niños, entre ellos La mala suerte me sigue. Además, es el autor e ilustrador de Salón Destino. Carlos fue galardonado como ilustrador con dos premios de la Feria Internacional del Libro Infantil y Juvenil de México.
Carlos Vélez Aguilera is an award-winning illustrator from Mexico City, Mexico, who has a degree from the National University Autonomous of Mexico. He has illustrated more than twenty children's books, including La Mala Suerte Is Following Me, and he’s the author/illustrator of Salón Destino. Carlos has been recognized with two illustration awards from the International Children's and Youth Book Fair in Mexico. https://yeonagency.com/carlos-velez-aguilera
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School Library Journal, starred review
A perfect bilingual story, in Spanish and English editions, that celebrates the many ways love can be shown without using words. The story follows Maricruz and her papi on a trip to the store in their truck, but through each small moment, readers see the quiet and powerful ways that Papi says “I love you.” Aguilera’s emotive and painterly illustrations are full of color and movement, reflecting the warmth of the Mexican setting through its architecture, markets, and everyday life. The subtlety of exploring the different love languages through touch, acts of service, and words of affirmation combine to remind readers that love isn’t always demonstrated with spoken words but can be presented through the smallest actions. A helpful vocabulary page at the end reinforces the bilingual learning. Maricruz and her family have brown skin. VERDICT These heartfelt, inclusive, and visually rich works should be added to all libraries and would make great read-alouds at home or during a story time.
Spanish Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-631-1
English Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-630-4
Ages: 3–7
Page count: 32
10 x 8
Publication date: March 24, 2026

School Library Journal, starred review

