El Barrilito Mágico de Papá (Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock) - by Jesús Trejo (Hardcover)

About the Book

Hoy, el pequeäno Jesâus tiene una gran misiâon. Irâa al trabajo de Papâa y estarâa a cargo de un barrilito de agua mâagico. Cuando el barrilito se vacie, explica Papâa, el dâia laboral habrâa terminado. Å?Pero quâe pasarâa con todos los animales sedientos? Å?Tendrâan suficiente aqua para terminar el dâia de trabajo? Å?O serâa que el barrilito mâagico les ayude a regresar a casa temprano? Æ!Este divertido relato te conmoverâa y te harâa reir! --

Book Synopsis

★ Kirkus Reviews ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal
A 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association
International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention

In this Spanish-language edition of Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo's debut picture book, little Jesús makes a big, funny mistake as he works alongside his landscaper papá, but father and son find a heartwarming solution.

Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the "family business." He loves Papá's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty--but the workday's not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! This mischievous tale of a very young comedian's life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy.

About the Author

Jesús Trejo is a comedian, the creator of the Showtime special Stay at Home Son, and an actor on the Netflix series Mr. Iglesias and the TV Land series Teachers. Jesús is also the host of the web series Tacos Con Todo, in which he navigates the LA taco scene with celebrity guests. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, where he still lives, Jesús appears regularly at international comedy festivals and stand-up venues.

Eliza Kinkz is a Tejana illustrator whose debut picture book was Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding, written by Clint McElroy. Eliza has worked on TV shows, music videos, and most happily on her own award-winning animated films.