Rafa and the Wrong Legs
by Angie Lucas - illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo
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Pub Date Sep 24 2024 | Archive Date Oct 11 2024
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Description
Rafael is finally old enough to visit the supermarket without having to ride in the shopping cart. He promises Mama he will stay by her side, and for a while, he does . . . especially when tasting samples from the Cookie Man. But after a bouncing berry lures him away, Rafa wanders into a sea of unfamiliar legs. Will he ever find his way back to Mama?
Rafa and the Wrong Legs is a sweet, clever, and wise story that every parent and curious child will recognize as their own. A special Q&A at the end contains expert advice about what to do should your own little Rafa ramble off in a public place.
A Note From the Publisher
- Universal story with a multi-ethnic cast
- Gently teaches young readers what to do should they wander off and become lost in a sea of unfamiliar legs
- Playful storytelling and bright illustrations
- Add on free materials filled with advice about how to prevent a child from getting lost, and what to teach them to stay safe
- WHO WILL ENJOY IT: Readers of Little Owl Lost
- COMPS: Little Owl Lost, If I Get Lost: Stay Put, Remain Calm, and Ask for Help, I Won’t Go with Strangers
Advance Praise
"Highlights a real-life situation that children and their grown-ups should talk about and be prepared to avert.
This to-the-point cautionary tale is one that children must heed and learn from and a scenario that caregivers and kids should discuss together…Adopting a child’s-eye view of the world in many scenes, the colorful illustrations brim with kid appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews
Marketing Plan
- Multi-city Author events, book signings
- Book Trailer
- Dedicated book landing page
- Ongoing social media activity to build awareness
- ASCA 2024
- TLA April 2025
- ALA June 2024 and 2025
- Social media promotion
- Edelweiss & NetGalley Promotion
- Pre-pub buzz campaign
- Dedicated special influencer, educator, bookseller, and librarian mailings
- Promo Materials: F&G, digital shareable, Activity Kits
- Feature promotion at school and library and bookseller conferences
- E-newsletter feature with third parties
- Angie Lucas (Also the author of SEL PR: My Big Embarrassing Elephant 2023)- Double promotion
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781958325223 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Ande D, Reviewer
Rafa and the Wrong Legs is a picture book that follows Rafa, a young boy who has lost his mother in the grocery store. I can remember being a small child and accidentally grabbing onto a stranger's leg thinking it was my mother. I think this story handled that experience of being lost so well!
The illustrations were delightful, and I loved the way Rafa had such a strong voice in the text. I think this book would be great to read to all young kiddos & discuss what happens if you do get separated from your parents in public. I really appreciate that the author included discussion questions for your children at the end.
Thanks to NetGalley, Angie Lucas, and Marble Press for the chance to read and review!
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