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“When there''s room in the heart, there''s room in the house, except for a mouse.” Those are the words that Rosa María remembers (an old saying from her mother) as she''s preparing for the birthday of Little Catalina, her soon-to-be 7-year-old granddaughter. She''s hoping to squeeze the entire family into her tiny casita for a fiesta with enchiladas, rice and beans (“no dinner was complete without rice and beans!”), birthday cake, a brand-new swing set, and even a pi?ata packed wi
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Category: FamilyRecipe for a Festive Story Time:Mix 1 birthday party, 1 delicious Mexican meal, and lots of children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, and surprise guests into a fun romp. Add comic illustrations, jaunty rhythms, and playful refrains.Spice with mystery, and stir everything into a book.Serve aloud to large groups or small. Finally, store leftovers on a shelf in a child''s bedroom, library, or classroom.Enjoy!
關於作者:
Pam Munoz Ryan is the recipient of the NEA''s Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature. She has written more than thirty books which have garnered, among countless accolades, the Pura Belpre Medal, the Jane Addams Award, and the Schneider Family Award. Pam lives near San Diego. You can visit her at www.pammunozryan.com.
Mr Cepeda received his BFA in illustration from California State University, Long Beach in 1992 and also studied Engineering at Cornell University. He is the illustrator of awarding-winning picture books such as What a Truly Cool World and Nappy Hair.