Jone Leal – illustratör

SELECCIONADO PARA LA LISTA DE OTOÑO DE CBC: “THE WISDOM OF ELDERS”Un libro ilustrado sobre la celebración del Día de Reyes con una cubierta adornada con detalles en metálico: el regalo perfecto para este día.Sofía y su abuela comparten una tradición especial del Día de los Reyes Magos: la abuela lleva sus santos de madera desde Puerto Rico y le cuenta la historia de los Reyes Magos, que partieron en busca del bebé Jesús guiados por una estrella. Sofía, rodeada de su familia y de esta preciosa tradición, vive la magia de la fiesta.

TWO-TIME MEDALIST AT THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARDS Selected for CBC’s Fall Roundup: 'The Wisdom of Elders'A picture book celebration of Three Kings Day, with foil details on the cover, is the perfect gift for the Epiphany season.Sofia and her abuela share a special Three Kings Day tradition: Abuela brings her wooden santos all the way from Puerto Rico and tells the story of the wise men seeking Baby Jesus, drawn by a star.Surrounded by family and beautiful tradition, Sofia basks in the beauty of the holiday. Drawing upon her own experiences with her Puerto Rican abuela, author Annette Clayton explores the food, stories, and traditions that surround Three Kings Day. With rich illustrations by Venezuelan illustrator Jone Leal,Hooray, It’s Three Kings Day! includes four pages of backmatter with traditional recipes, a Spanish glossary, and details about the way this holiday is celebrated in different countries around the world.The gorgeous holiday gift is also available in a Spanish-language edition, ¡Genial, llegó el Día de Reyes! Honors & AwardsGold Medal: Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children’s Picture BookSilver Medal: Best Children’s Picture Book Translation—English to SpanishA Children's Book Council Fall 2026 Selection for “The Widsom of Elders”