A heartwarming picture book with Spanish words woven in, about a father helping his daughter adjust when they temporarily have to move in with extended family. Perfect for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle and Where Are You From.

When Maribel's family has to move in with Tia Carmen because Papi lost his job, Maribel and her sister feel unsettled.

It's not always easy sharing a room or being in a house full of loud cousins, but Papi reminds the girls that it's only por un ratito-just for a little while. In the meantime, there is always someone to play with, the mealtimes are filled with music and laughter, and bedtime is for snuggling in tight. Maribel realizes that maybe being there por un ratito isn't so bad after all.

From debut author Gabriela Orozco Belt and artist Richy Sanchez Ayala comes a moving story about family and change-and how love is always the constant.

About the Author
Gabriela Orozco Belt is a Costa Rican American writer who knows about family, change, and love. She has a large, loving family, and while she moved often as a child, she now calls the Mojave Desert home. Gabriela is a school librarian and Only for a Little While is her debut picture book. You can visit Gabriela at gabrielabelt.com. Richy Sanchez Ayala is a visual development artist and illustrator from the Dominican Republic. He has created art for several picture books. You can visit him at richyart.com.

Reviews
"This story about temporary situations makes for a book that is likely to resonate for a long time." - Kirkus Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9780063206632
Author Gabriela Orozco Belt
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Balzer and Bray
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 369g