Fix-It Familia

In English and Spanish, Diaz’s rhymes sing the praises of a Latinx-cued family who bring a no-nonsense handiness to mechanical problems across Los Angeles. A child speaker, Chavo, opens with introductions: “Mamá y Papá are jacks-of-all-trades./ There’s not a thing they can’t fix or deck out with upgrades!” The family’s called to repair a broken hinge on a spilled “camión of tomates,” and to tweak a tortilla machine that’s “gone loco.” And when a parade’s main float collapses, the child contributes a winning idea that, with others’ assistance, saves the day. California hues, the odd palm tree, and lots of traffic help Player’s unlined digital renderings capture L.A., while variations on a can-do refrain drive home the empowering example set by the subjects: “No job is too big./ No task is too small./ We’re the Fix-It Familia./ We help one; we help all!” Background characters are portrayed with various skin tones. An author’s note concludes. Ages 4–8. (Apr.)