Sofia Valdez, Future Prez (Questioneers Collection Series)

by Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The Questioneers can always be counted on to deliver inspiring tales to aspiring young minds, and Sofia Valdez's story of ambition and vision is no different.

#1 New York Times bestseller! * USA Today bestseller! * Wall Street Journal bestseller!

This inspiring picture book is perfect for sharing with young readers curious about elections and ready to raise their hand and make a difference.

Children who join Sofia in her story will learn that they can help their community—or even one day become president of the United States!

Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill, and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore.

Then she gets an idea: The town can turn the slimy mess into a park!

She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall—only to be told by a clerk that she can’t build a park because she’s just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.

Told in charming rhyme, this lovely story will both entertain and inspire:
Raking the leaves, taking pets for a walk
Or just dropping by for a treat and a talk,
Sofia Valdez did as much as she could
for her family and friends and her whole neighborhood.

From Andrea Beaty and David Roberts—the beloved creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist.

Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series:

• The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year | Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
• The Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake | Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
• Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots! | Team Green!
• Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories
• The Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419737046
Publisher:	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	11/05/2019
Series:	Questioneers Series
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	AD680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Andrea Beaty is the author of many beloved children’s books, including the bestselling Questioneers series, I Love You Like Yellow, Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau, and One Girl. She lives just outside Chicago.

David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including the bestselling Questioneers series. He lives in London. Andrea and David are both executive producers of the Emmy Award–winning show Ada Twist, Scientist on Netflix.

Editorial Reviews

"Fun but earnest, this rhyming romp reminds readers that one young person can make a difference."—Kirkus Review

"An inspiring story about how one voice can make a difference and how people can come together not just for something good but for something even better."
—Booklist

From the Publisher

"An inspiring story about how one voice can make a difference and how people can come together not just for something good but for something even better."

Booklist

"Fun but earnest, this rhyming romp reminds readers that one young person can make a difference."

Kirkus Review

"An inspiring story about how one voice can make a difference and how people can come together not just for something good but for something even better."

Booklist

2019-11-24
Sofia Valdez proves that community organizers of any age can have a positive impact.

After a trash-heap eyesore causes an injury to her beloved abuelo, Sofia springs into action to bring big change to her neighborhood. The simple rhymes of the text follow Sofia on her journey from problem through ideas to action as she garners community support for an idyllic new park to replace the dangerous junk pile. When bureaucracy threatens to quash Sofia's nascent plan, she digs deep and reflects that "being brave means doing the thing you must do, / though your heart cracks with fear. / Though you're just in Grade Two." Sofia's courage yields big results and inspires those around her to lend a hand. Implied Latinx, Sofia and her abuelo have medium brown skin, and Sofia has straight brown hair (Abuelo is bald). Readers will recognize Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and Ada Twist from Beaty's previous installments in the Questioneers series making cameo appearances in several scenes. While the story connects back to the title and her aptitude for the presidency in only the second-to-last sentence of the book, Sofia's leadership and grit are themes throughout. Roberts' signature illustration style lends a sense of whimsy; detailed drawings will have readers scouring each page for interesting minutiae.

Fun but earnest, this rhyming romp reminds readers that one young person can make a difference. (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews