Doña Flor
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| Author(s) | Pat Mora, Raúl Colón |
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| Subtitle | A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart |
| Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
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| Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors – she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate. | |
Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors–she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate.
Featuring Spanish words and phrases throughout, as well as a glossary, Pat Mora's story, along with Raúl Colón's glorious artwork, makes this a treat for any reader, tall or small.
Honors
- 2006 Belpré–illustration winner
- 2005 Golden Kite-picturebook text winner
- 2006 Belpré–narrative honor*
- Score: 20.56
