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This Avocado Is Going Bad
Hardcover
FamilyGeneral Juvenile FictionHoliday
Publisher Price: $29.99
Publisher: Tomas Galicia Lorenzo
Published: Dec 21 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This Avocado Is Going Bad is a tender, funny, and imaginative picture book that invites children-and the adults reading with them-to reflect on the passage of time and the importance of enjoying things when the moment is right.
Ávila and Aero, two curious and lively siblings, live in a valley where watermelons are magical and can taste like anything a child dreams of. Between adventures, laughter, and endless fruit discoveries, they stumble upon a wrinkled avocado hanging from a tree. Their grandfather shows them that even the strangest-looking fruit can hide something wonderful inside, turning the moment into a memory they won't forget.
Later, when they save an avocado for a special occasion and forget about it in a box, the children learn a gentle but meaningful truth: some things-like fruit, happy moments, and the opportunities life gives us-don't last forever. They're meant to be enjoyed in their season.
Told with a playful voice and a warm sense of humor, this story blends fantasy, family values, and a soft look at growing up. It's perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, and families who want a story that resonates long after the last page.
A sweet and luminous tale that encourages children to savor the present-and reminds adults to do the same.Also in
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