Juana and Lucas: Big Problemas by Juana Medina
Published by Candlewick Press on May 14th 2019
ISBN: 1536201316
Pages: 96
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This is the second book in the Juana and Lucas series by Juana Medina. Juana is a girl who lives in Bogota, Colombia with her Mami and her dog/best friend, Lucas. In this story, Juana has been spending a lot of time with her abuelos (grandparents) and neighbors because Mami has a new friend! Juana meets Luis, who is actually her Mami’s boyfriend. Juana worries about if they will get married and what that will mean for her.

The illustrations are simple and colorful and really funny. There are so many illustrations that this book could almost be considered a graphic novel. Readers will enjoy following Juana and Lucas on their adventures and finding out what will happen next. Aimed at ages 5 through 8, this is good book for kids who have a parent that is getting remarried.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.