Popo the xolo / Paloma Angelina Lopez ; illustrated by Abraham Matias.
An emotionally resonant, visually stirring picture book illustrated by Pura Belpré Award-winning Abraham Matias, exploring life, death, and celebrating loved ones for children navigating grief. Inspired by the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo dogs play by guiding those who have passed on in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico. Nana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo. Together they go on Nana's journey, and by the end of the story, Nana's family celebrates the many years of love they shared with her. And a grandchild will now care for Popo. Beautifully told by debut author Paloma Angelina Lopez and featuring stunning blend of colored art by Mexican illustrator, Abraham Matias, Popo the Xolo helps kids understand how loved ones live on in our memories. An unforgettable picture book that's grounded in the importance of the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo (show-low) dogs play in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico. Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781623544577
- ISBN: 1623544572
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
- Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 6-9. Charlesbridge.Grades 2-3. Charlesbridge.
- Language Note:
- Text primarily in English; some words in Spanish.
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- 24 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | E LOPEZ (Text) | 39493110185867 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | E LOP (Text) | 50503011220680 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | E LOP (Text) | 50503011289131 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | E Lopez, Paloma (Text) | 0112525001377 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | E LOP (Text) | 31250200094705 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | E LOP (Text) | 0020514057635 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | E LOP (Text) | 0020514025152 | Juvenile New Fiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | E Lopez, Paloma (Text) | 0112525001386 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | E LOP (Text) | 900005000322863 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Green River Branch | LOP (Text) | 33258010557537 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
