Music is the universal language that brings us together, turning ordinary days into unforgettable moments and proving that shared joy transcends all divides. ‍‍

When we invite children to dance in life’s rhythms, we gift them more than movement — we offer connection, celebration, and the power to create memories that last.

And so, one celebrated artist and creative force in children’s literature is helping families brighten every gathering and sweeten every memory by weaving together music, culture, and tradition into a joyful celebration of togetherness. ‍‍‍✨

We cordially invite you and your little ones to join David Newell (who played the beloved Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood), along with our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest, for Episode #51 of PR From The Heart’s Neighborly Reviews Bookcast, as they share Margarita Engle and John Parra’s Eloísa’s Musical Window (published by Simon & Schuster/Atheneum Books for Young Readers) and John Parra’s This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books).

Join us in supporting John by grabbing your copies of Eloísa’s Musical Window and This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story—and enjoy these empowering stories with your little ones: https://bit.ly/4l6IhmW.

Eloísa’s Musical Window: https://bit.ly/3GUdBHP

️ This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story: https://bit.ly/4o7l07c

Eloísa’s Musical Window
Text copyright © 2024 by Margarita Engle. Illustrations copyright © 2024 by John Parra. Used with permission. Published by Simon & Schuster/Atheneum Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

️ This Moment Is Special
Text and illustrations copyright © 2025 by John Parra. Used with permission. Published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. All rights reserved.

 

Neighborly Reviews Bookcast Episode #51: Eloísa’s Musical Window | This Moment Is Special