Catalina Incognito

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One Day at a Time meets Mindy Kim in this first book in a charming new chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit!

Catalina Castaneda is not persnickety, even though thats what her parents and sister, Coco, like to think. Catalina just likes things the way she likes themperfect.

Thats why its very hard to hide her disappointment when her glamorous Ta Abuela, a famous telenovela actress, gives her an old sewing kit for her eighth birthday. However, Catalina soon discovers the sewing kit isnt as boring as she thinksits magic, turning ordinary clothing into magical disguises.

When Ta Abuelas most famous costume has rhinestones stolen from it where its being displayed at the local library, Catalina gets to work on creating the perfect disfraz (disguise) to track down the thief. But, as Ta Abuela warned her, the magic is only as strong as her stiches, and Catalina doesnt always have the patience for practice...

Author Bio

Jennifer Torres is the award-winning author ofStef Soto, Taco Queen;The Fresh New Face of Griselda; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.

Gladys Joseis an illustrator and storyteller. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012, where she earned a bachelors degree in fine arts, specializing in graphic design. Gladys is the illustrator ofLibrary Fish,Fresh Princess,The Elephants Guide to Hide-and-Seek, and the Once Before Time chapter book series.