Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face
A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special. no matter what anyone else says, in this fresh, lively picture book perfect for fans of I Am Enough and Skin Like Mine.

Pecosita has the most magnificent face full of freckles. Her abuela says they make her shine as bright as the estrellas in the sky! Sometimes, kids make fun and say Pecosita’s face looks like it’s full of spots. But Pecosita knows hers are as stunning as the dots on her dalmatian, Bean, and as dazzling as the delicious chocolate chips in her favorite cookies.

Her deep love for her freckly face reminds us that differences are okay and learning to embrace our differences helps us see what’s beautiful about everyone.
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Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face
A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special. no matter what anyone else says, in this fresh, lively picture book perfect for fans of I Am Enough and Skin Like Mine.

Pecosita has the most magnificent face full of freckles. Her abuela says they make her shine as bright as the estrellas in the sky! Sometimes, kids make fun and say Pecosita’s face looks like it’s full of spots. But Pecosita knows hers are as stunning as the dots on her dalmatian, Bean, and as dazzling as the delicious chocolate chips in her favorite cookies.

Her deep love for her freckly face reminds us that differences are okay and learning to embrace our differences helps us see what’s beautiful about everyone.
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Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face

Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face

Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face

Pecosita's Freckly Freckle Face

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Overview

A little girl loves the gorgeous freckles that adorn her face and make her special. no matter what anyone else says, in this fresh, lively picture book perfect for fans of I Am Enough and Skin Like Mine.

Pecosita has the most magnificent face full of freckles. Her abuela says they make her shine as bright as the estrellas in the sky! Sometimes, kids make fun and say Pecosita’s face looks like it’s full of spots. But Pecosita knows hers are as stunning as the dots on her dalmatian, Bean, and as dazzling as the delicious chocolate chips in her favorite cookies.

Her deep love for her freckly face reminds us that differences are okay and learning to embrace our differences helps us see what’s beautiful about everyone.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781665936545
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 03/31/2026
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Aliya King Neil is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in VibeGiantUptownEssenceKingMs., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among othersHer picture books include Keep Your Head Up and Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face. Visit her at AliyaSKing.com.

Shane Paul Neil is a writer, journalist, and photographer. His words and images have appeared in several publications including Gothamist, NPR, NBC News, and EbonyPecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face is his first book. From the Bronx, Shane now resides in New Jersey with his wife, Aliya King Neil. Follow him at @ShanePaulNeil across all social media platforms.

Eric Velasquez earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated more than thirty children’s books, earning a Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent, an NAACP Image Award, the 2011 Pura Belpré Award for Illustration, the 2018 Walter Award, and an SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award. 
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