Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
05/23/23
Illustrator:
Lora, Loris,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-644-73818-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-644-73818-4
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
25 x 30 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
K-Gr 2— Rosi and her family love Nochebuena because that's when her family gathers in Abuela's kitchen to make tamales. Each family member has a task to accomplish for the night as they prepare the tamales using a family recipe. Some special ingredients include protection and security, pride, love and care, and many hugs. Every tamale has one olive at the center that is hugged by the yummy flesh of the tamale. Everyone's favorite moment of night is when the tamale leaves are opened and it's time to dig in. This beautifully illustrated text reminds readers of the importance of family and sharing a meal together. The digital jewel-toned illustrations capture the joy and warmth of every family scene. VERDICT The visual representation of traditions being handed down through generations makes this a powerful read-aloud for the holidays and beyond.— Melanie Ortega
Libro de honor Pura Belpré 2022 en ilustración
Todos los años en Nochebuena, Rosi y su mamá, su tía, su hermana y sus primos se reúnen en la cocina de la abuela para preparar tamales y contar historias.
Al sumergirse en los ricos recuerdos de la abuela, Rosi no solo aprende cómo hacer un delicioso tamal, sino también cómo hacer una vida deliciosa, llena de amor, sabor y familia.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A delicious and fortifying picture book inspired by the author’s family, featuring the Mexican tradition of holiday tamale-making
A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Illustrator Honor Book
«“What is the recipe?” I ask. Abuela laughs. “It is in my heart, Rosie. I use mis ojos, my eyes, to measure. Mis manos, my hands, to feel. Mi boca, my mouth, to taste. My abuela gave it to me, and I am giving it to you.” Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie’s abuela, mamá, tía, sister, and cousins all gather together in Abuela’s kitchen to make tamales—cleaning corn husks, chopping onions and garlic, roasting chilis, kneading cornmeal dough, seasoning the filling, and folding it all—and tell stories. Rosie learns from her abuela not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.»
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