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One Day at a Timemeets Mindy Kim in this first book in a charming new chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit!

Catalina Castaneda isnotpersnickety, even though thats what her parents and sister, Coco, like to think. Catalina just likes things the way she likes themperfect.

Thats why its very hard to hide her disappointment when her glamorous Ta Abuela, a famous telenovela actress, gives her an old sewing kit for her eighth birthday. However, Catalina soon discovers the sewing kit isnt as boring as she thinksits magic, turning ordinary clothing into magical disguises.

When Ta Abuelas most famous costume has rhinestones stolen from it where its being displayed at the local library, Catalina gets to work on creating the perfect disfraz (disguise) to track down the thief. But, as Ta Abuela warned her, the magic is only as strong as her stiches, and Catalina doesnt always have the patience for practice…

Age Range: 6 – 9