Pat Mora

A third collection of poetry showing an international perspective in considering the art of poetry itself, male/female relationships, separation from children, homeland and tradition.

"A collection of original poems that celebrate family, universal childhood experiences, and the pure pleasure a young girl feels as her mastery and understanding grow throughout the seasons of a year"--

With the help and interference of her cat Chica, Cecilia prepares a surprise gift for her great-aunt's ninetieth birthday.

Poems that describe the landscape, people, and animals of the American Southwest.

Young Ray and Amelia move to a new village in New Mexico and experience the fright and fun of "los abuelos" for the first time. In the cold months of midwinter, village men disappear to disguise themselves as scary old men and then descend on the children, teasing them and asking if they've been good. Sumario en español: Ray y Amelia, descubren por primera vez una vieja tradición de Nuevo México llamadá "los abuelos." En el medio de frío invierno,...

A retelling of the Aesop fable of the crow who was able to obtain a drink of water by dropping pebbles one by one into the source of the water.

"...Appropriate sound effects and Mexican-Flavored music present throughout, enhancing the listening experience.... Recommended for story times." School Library Journal

"From blueberries to vanilla, indigenous foods of the Americas are celebrated in this collection of haiku, which also includes information about each food's origins"--Provided by publisher.