This lovely book holds a message for all ages! Looking for the Cherries asks, "What do you love?" Bobbis, Frankie's grandfather, shows her the answer with the story of his life. This sweet and luminous story is based on the amazing life of the renowned Latino artist Alberto Mijangos. The message is one of hope and the power of gratitude.
About the Author
Kay Karcher Miangos is a lifelong educator and a dedicated student of Maria Montessor's educational philosophy. Mijangos has written this book to spread Alberto Mijangos' wisdom about how to live a happy life. It is a story of art and attention. This is her first book. The Illustrator is Laura Mijangos was born in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Trinity University. She earned her BA in fine arts, where she focused on sculpture under Phillip Evert. Later she studied painting with her father, the late Alberto Mijangos. Laura is a figurative abstract artist who works primarily in mixed media. Her inspiration is often life experiences and the lessons they teach.
