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Q: "How many books are in the Picture series?"

"There are three books in the Picture series, published between 2005 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Picture series?"

"The first book in the Picture series is A Gift of Gracias, published in 2005."

Q: "What are Julia Alvarez's picture books about?"

"Alvarez's three picture books cover themes of gratitude (A Gift of Gracias, 2005), loss and memory (Where Do They Go?, 2016), and transformation (Already a Butterfly, 2020). They are written for early readers."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Gift of Gracias	2005	Julia Alvarez	Buy
2	Where Do They Go?	2016	Julia Alvarez	Buy
3	Already a Butterfly	2020	Julia Alvarez	Buy

Julia Alvarez has written three picture books that bring her warmth and cultural perspective to the youngest readers. A Gift of Gracias (2005) tells a story about gratitude rooted in Dominican culture, Where Do They Go? (2016) explores questions children ask about loss, and Already a Butterfly (2020) celebrates transformation and self-acceptance.

These books show a gentler side of Alvarez’s writing, making her themes of identity and belonging accessible to children who are still learning to read.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are three books in the Picture series, published between 2005 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is A Gift of Gracias, published in 2005.

What are Julia Alvarez's picture books about?

Alvarez’s three picture books cover themes of gratitude (A Gift of Gracias, 2005), loss and memory (Where Do They Go?, 2016), and transformation (Already a Butterfly, 2020). They are written for early readers.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order