I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes
By Karol Hernández
The Story
A brightly painted chiva bus climbs and winds through the rugged Andes mountains, carrying its passengers and the spirit of Colombian community along every bend.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves anything that rolls, honks, or climbs a mountain, this rhyming ride through the Andes is a joyful trip they'll want to take again and again.
- Big idea: A community's spirit travels together — the road itself becomes a celebration of culture, connection, and place.
- Vibes: Bright, musical, and full of motion — a rolling celebration of color and rhythm.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy vehicles and journeys
- love rhyming text with a steady beat
- are curious about other cultures and places
- respond well to bright, colorful illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & setting: What kinds of things do you think the chiva carries as it travels through the mountains?
- Imagination: If you could paint your own bus any colors you wanted, what would it look like?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever ridden on a bus, train, or car for a long trip? What did you see out the window?
- Culture & community: Why do you think the people in the story feel so connected to their chiva?
