Pat Mora
Pat Mora is a distinguished author of children's books, poetry, and nonfiction. Mora's work and activities continually demonstrate a commitment to fostering a relationship between all children and books. She speaks often at conferences, universities, and schools about creative writing, leadership, and multicultural education. She also dedicates her time to work with national organizations on Día de los niños/ Día de los libros, an April 30th celebration of childhood, books, languages, and cultures.
Mora grew up in a bilingual home in El Paso, the city on the border between the U.S. and Mexico, to which her grandparents immigrated during the Mexican revolution. Books played an important part in her life, a role that she works to share with children. In May of 2000, My Own True Name: New and Selected Poems for Young Adults was released and Mora's memoir House of Houses, reveals her interest in family, Mexican American culture, and the desert. Dona Flor is certainly one her better know books, but Mora says that she just is not sure what the genisis of that story was. It is very much in the tradition of the American tall tale for which there is no equivalent in Spanish. She was particularly please with the illustrations by Raul Colon--who as she said "really got it."
Mora writes from her experiences based on her heritage. At a recent meeting of NCTE in Nashville,TN Mora was introduced by a bilingual team and she noted that it was the second time in a week tht this had happened to her. She remarked that it gives her hope that little by little, people will relaize that speaking languages for other cultures is an asset. Always one to offer a bit of humor, Mora told an amusing story about a letter from SUNT-Buffalo which invited her to receive an honorary doctorate. She was asked to provide her height/waist and dress size so that a gown would be ready to meet her measurements. She let her husband use a tape measure and he seent off a letter indicating that her wasist was 57 inches. That was a bit of a mistake and the college quickly asked for a remeaurement. It did make for an entertaining story since he seemed to have mixed centimeters and inches.
During her career, Mora has received numerous awards as well as serving as judge and advisor for awards. Various awards recognized Mora's contributions to children's literature, including the 1998 Book Publishers of Texas Award for Best Book for Children or Young People for the poetry collection This Big Sky and the Tomás Rivera Book Award for Tomás and the Library Lady. She has been recipient and judge of the Poetry Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and recipient and advisor of the Kellogg National Leadership Fellowships. She has received four Southwest Book Awards and the Pellicer-Frost 1999 Bi-national Poetry Award for a collection of odes.
Mora served as a consultant on U.S.-Mexico youth exchanges, an administrator and museum director at her alma mater, the University of Texas at El Paso, and an English teacher at all academic levels. Fall 1999, she was the Carruthers Chair, Distinguished Visiting Professor, at the University of New Mexico. The mother of three grown children, Mora now lives in Sata Fe. She used to say that she was born in the desert, but kids are so literal that they thought she was born under a cactus.
When Mora submits a book it can come out in both Spanish and English or in English with a few Spanish words sprinked in the text. Since her first language is English she writes in English and someone else does the translations. One thing she really insists on is that the translatore be familiar with children's literature and if her book is poetry that that person also be a poet. She does get involved reading the text and she does go back and forth with the translator until she is satisfied. For her it is important that kids see thier own language in a book, it makes kids feel included and it connects them to the text. She noted that less that 2 percent of chaildren's books feature Latinos while 18 percent of today's students are Latino. There is a real disconnect.
For more information, visit her award winning web site www.patmora.com.
Reviews
The Bakery Lady
Pat Mora
Illustrations by Pablo Torrecilla
Spanish translation by Gabriela Baeza
Here is a story of family traditions at their best, without the traditional family. Mónica, Jose and Gilbert live with their grandparents above their bakery. Mónica tells what it is like to work in her grandparents' store and dreams of becoming a baker herself. The story centers around preparing the Mexican feast of the Three Rings celebrated January 6. Special bread--Kings Rings, is the main food, and a small doll is hidden inside the loaf. Whoever finds the nino must give a party for their friends in February. Mónica is eager to help--and have a party by herself. Encouraging one another is a theme throughout this book, and, as expected, Mónica finds the doll, so she must now prepare for a party. Abuelo and Abuela continue to tell Mónica that bakers share their work, just like families, in an effort to prevent her from becoming overwhelmed with preparation. Overwhelmed and tired is exactly how Mónica feels as she prepares special lemon cookies for the party. Being the wise grandparents they are, Abuela and Abuelo insist Mónica be the boss and they will do whatever she says. With text in both English and Spanish, readers can practice their bi-lingual skills in reading another language. Probably more evident than what language is being spoken is a message for everyone, that families help each other, and families are our most important relationships. Colorful illustrations contribute to the festive, but familial atmosphere of the story. While Pablo Torrecilla's drawings may not be as polished as other contemporary illustrators, he creates a dimension of genuine concern within family and a sense of pride taken in their bakery. 2001, Pinata Books/Arte Publico Press, $14.95. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Elizabeth Young (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 1-55885-343-X
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora
Illustrations by Enrique O. Sanchez
A Mexican-American girl from the Southwest comments on her culture, both natural and familial, in a variety of poems. Free verse and rhyme deal with such topics as colors, being on grandmother's lap, watching clouds, or playing with a piñata. Mora incorporates many Spanish words in mainly English text, which are later defined in a pronouncing glossary, but most are also defined in context. Teachers will find many of these poems model free-verse writing and others suggest topics children may explore in a new way. Decorative acrylic paintings are colorful complements to the tone of these poems and feature motifs that look like pottery decorations from the area. 1999 (orig. 1996), Lee and Low, Ages 6 to 9, $6.95. Reviewer: Susan Hepler
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 12th Edition, 1999; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, 1996; Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP); Commended; United States
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1997; Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Nominee 1996 United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Texas Reading Club, 2004; Texas
ISBN: 1-880000-85-7
The Desert is My Mother - El Desierto Es Mi Madre
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Daniel Lechon
Vivid watercolors accompany the brief but dramatic text of this bilingual Spanish-English poem that has been adapted from Mora's adult poetry collection, Chants. Although the poem was originally written for adults, there are many elements that help make it appropriate for a bilingual picture book. These include graceful repetition, colorful language that appeals to the senses, and a feeling of love and respect for the desert environment. Her use of the "Desert as Mother" metaphor is especially effective, and is another element that would appeal to readers of all ages. The complete poem, in both languages, is re-printed at the end of the book. 1994, Piñata Books, Arte Público Press, Ages 4 up, $14.95. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan
Best Books:
Kaleidoscope, A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, Second Edition, 1997; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Middle And Junior High School Library Catalog, Eighth Edition, 2000; H.W. Wilson; United States
Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, Ninth Edition, 2005; H.W. Wilson; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner 1995 Nature & Ecology United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Texas Reading Club, 2003; Texas
Texas Reading Club , 2001; Texas
ISBN: 1-55885-121-6
Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman With a Great Big Heart
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Raul Colón
Children enjoy reading tall tales. Colón's unique style of an intriguing combination of watercolor washes, colored litho pencils, and etching give this tale a sense of something that happened a long time ago. In this tale the reader meets Doña Flor, who is a giant. When Flor was young, her mother sang to her. Her mother's songs made the corn stalks grow as tall as trees and they made Flor grow very tall too. Imagine what happens when Flor walks, when she sings. Every day Flor makes corn tortillas for the people in her village. What they do not eat of the giant tortillas they use for other things, such as a roof for their home, a raft for sailing, and much more. Flor wants everyone to feel at home in her house. She tells the people and animals, "Mi casa es su casa." They call her Doña Flor because they respect her. One day, no one comes to get any corn tortillas. When Doña Flor finds out that everyone stayed indoors because they heard a huge lion near their village, she goes to look for the lion. It takes her a few days to find this lion. The reader will be surprised to find out what is making the loud roars. This book is a great addition to a reading curriculum. Teachers can use it to discuss fiction, truth, and exaggeration, as well as to develop reading comprehension techniques. 2005, Alfred A. Knopf, $15.95. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewer: Liz Rice (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2005; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Children's Books 2005: One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, 2005; New York Public Library; United States
Notable Children's Books, 2006; American Library Association-ALSC; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Golden Kite Award Winner 2005 Picture Book Text United States
Pura Belpre Award Honor Book 2006 Author United States
Pura Belpre Award Winner 2006 Illustrator United States
ISBN: 0-375-82337-9
ISBN: 0-375-92337-3
House of Houses
Pat Mora
Lyrical, multifaceted, richly embossed with sound and image, House of Houses is an evocation, a reincarnation of five generations of Pat Mora's Mexican-American family. Children, parents, and several generations of grandparents come alive, retell their stories, and weave in and out of each others' lives in the little house in El Paso that Mora's father built for his wife and four children. Primarily a poet, Mora fairly sings the saga of her ancestors, blending her English with their Spanish, with the songs of their culture and the prayerful words of their church. Twelve chapters, each one a month of the family's year, bubble over with memories, recipes, family rituals and the natural beauty of the setting. The reader of House of Houses must be nimble, able to incorporate the Spanish and Latin phrases (usually explained) and the intensely lived religion into the almost stereotypical American immigrant tale. But, as Mora says in "Diciembre," "I needed a place to put the stories and the voices before they vanished like blooms and leaves will vanish on the wind outside, voices which, perceived as ordinary, would be unprotected, blown into oblivion." Category: Biography & Personal Narratives. KLIATT Codes: SA--Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 1997, Beacon, 296p., $16.00. Ages 15 to adult. Reviewer: Patricia A. Moore (KLIATT Review, July 2002 (Vol. 36, No. 4)).
Best Books:
Outstanding Books for the College Bound, 2002; American Library Association-YALSA; United States
ISBN: 0-8070-7205-2
A Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Inés
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Beatriz Vidal
Translated by Alan S. Trueblood
Sor Juana Inéz de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican author, is an icon of Latin American literature. The moderately lengthy text begins with her fascination with books and learning. Girls could not attend college at that time, so she was tutored. At fifteen, she was already writing poems. She was invited to live at the viceroy's palace in Mexico City, where she astonished all by her knowledge as well as her writings. She ended her life caring for the sick, still writing. Vidal's full-page detailed illustrations are delightfully full of the lively curiosity of the growing child set amid the artifacts and clothing of the time. The double-page scene of her questioning by 40 black-robed scholars is typical of the way the visual tale is told. Flowers and vines on parts of pages add to the decorative style. There is a glossary of Spanish words used, the author's summary of the facts we know, and a translated poem by Sor Juana. 2002, A Borzoi Book/Alfred A Knopf, $15.95. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewers: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Amelia Bloomer Project, 2004; American Library Association-SRRT; United StatesChildren's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, Supplement, 2003; H.W. Wilson; United States
Choices, 2003; Cooperative Children's Book Center; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Commended 2002 United States
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner 2002 United States
ISBN: 0-375-80643-1
Love To Mamá: A Tribute To Mothers
Edited by Pat Mora
Illustrated by Paula S. Barragán M.
Mexican-American author Pat Mora has gathered together the work of thirteen poets who speak in a wide spectrum of Latino voices. In one vibrant and spirited volume, these writers sing with joy, humor and love about their various heritages--Puerto Rican, Cuban, Venezuelan and Mexican-American. Their work rings true as they touch upon the powerful bond among mothers, grandmothers and children--universal relationships that transcend cultures; primary love that speaks to us all. Selected poems address childhood memories, dreams and worries from a child's point of view, often using both Spanish and English words within the verse. The illustrations by Paula B. Barragan M. are a visual delight. Her quirky collages of pencil, cut paper and gouache paint are done with exuberant joy in strong, hot colors that reflect the passion of the emotions expressed in each poem. This collection will give young readers a taste of Latino culture and customs, creating in them a hunger for more. 2001, Lee & Low Books, $16.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Dianne Ochiltree (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K-Grade 6 13th Edition, 2002; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 2002; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Books to Read Aloud to Children of All Ages, 2003; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, Supplement, 2002; H.W. Wilson; United States
Growing Up Latino in the U.S.A., 2004; ALSC American Library Association; United States
Kirkus Book Review Stars, March 15, 2001; United States
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2002; National Council for the Social Studies NCSS; United States
Parent's Guide to Children's Media, 2001; Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc.; United States
School Library Journal Book Review Stars, April 2001; Cahners; United States
ISBN: 1-58430-019-1
!Marimba! Animales from A to Z
Pat Mora
Illustrations by Doug Cushman
In this rollicking, bilingual alphabet book, all the animales in the zoo, from burros to zebues, stage an all-night wild and wonderful party, singing and dancing (conga, tango, hula, cha-cha, and samba) to "marimba's ting-tong beat." Best of all, when the warning comes that the keepers are waking up to spoil the fun, the keepers themselves join in the infectious celebration. In an author's note at the end of the book, Mora describes her intention for the book as presenting twenty-six cognates, "so that Spanish speakers would discover that they are already familiar with twenty-six words in English," and vice versa. On a first reading, before enountering the author's note, it's unclear why certain words are selected for italics: why burros, but not bears? Why coyotes, but not cougars? Moreover, it is doubtful that many readers would come to the book already familiar with "nutrias," "ocelots," "quetzals," "wapitis," and "zebus." That quibble aside, the more animals, or animales, the merrier, and Cushman's lively art depicts them all with zest and zeal. 2006, Clarion, Ages 4 to 8, $16.00. Reviewer: Claudia Mills, Ph.D.
ISBN: 0-618-19453-3
ISBN: 978-0-618-19453-7
My Own True Name: New and Selected Poems for Young Adults, 1984-1999
Pat Mora
With line drawings by Anthony Accardo
For the past fifteen years, Pat Mora has been publishing poetry that is filled with images of Mexico and the southwestern United States. This book is a compilation of new poems and some familiar ones from three previous collections. The poems (all in free verse) are grouped by three themes--Blooms, Thorns, and Roots--which reflect the path of life. Her memories are intertwined with dreams and historical figures throughout the poems. Readers are taken to the sandy desert, to Mexican festivals, to street markets; they sympathize with bilinguals who feel like outsiders; they listen to a mother's laments as her children grow up. Although these poems were selected to appeal to young adults, many seem to deal with topics that are somewhat removed from young adult reality. The greatest value is the exposure to the Mexican-American culture and traditions; this collection would fit well in a multicultural unit. 2000, Pinata Books, $11.95. Ages 14 to 18. Reviewer: Carol E. Lynch (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 2001; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Poetry Picks, 2000; Voice of Youth Advocates; United States
Senior High School Library Catalog, Sixteenth Edition, 2002; H.W. Wilson; United States
Senior High School Library Catalog, Supplement to the Fifteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Tayshas High School Reading List, 2001-2002; All Levels; Texas Reading Club, 2001; Texas
ISBN: 1-55885-292-1
The Night the Moon Fell: A Maya Myth
Retold by Pat Mora
Illustrated by Domi
A traditional Mayan myth is retold in this English version by the poet Pat Mora. It seems Luna, the moon, is startled by her grandfather's blowgun and rolls out of the sky and into the sea where she breaks into millions of pieces. But her friends, the fishes, help her "collect herself" and they add little found bits they pick up from seashells and in crevices on the ocean floor. Soon Luna is ready to journey skyward again. But she seeks a few patches from her friends who donate a scale or two. Finally, curious, the fishes make a net of themselves and accompany her to the sky where today they twinkle and swim. The original Mayan story featured a weaver moon and a fish who is the Milky Way, so Mora has taken some creative liberties here and has inserted some awkward verse ("Where am I? Where's the sky?/Broken, sad, lost am I") into the otherwise flowing story. Vibrant paintings use colors which bleed on the paper with rainbow-like results. The decorative artwork resembles folk motifs and pattern, each painting striking on its own, but taken as a whole, the illustrations are a less-than-eloquent continuation of the story. Is this a Mayan explanation of why the moon waxes and wanes? Perhaps. Or is it a story of self-reliance, as the opening note suggests, or of the need for true friends, as the text hints? Nonetheless, the book demands a second look for the beautiful artwork, and the enigmatic story will have children looking to the stars with new curiosity. 2000, Groundwood Books/Douglas & McIntyre, $16.95. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Susan Hepler, Ph.D. (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K-Grade 6 13th Edition, 2002; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Kiriyama Prize Notable Book 2001 Fiction United States
ISBN: 0-88899-398-6
The Race of Toad and Deer
Retold by Pat Mora
Illustrated by Maya Itzna Brooks
This folktale from Guatemala is reminiscent of the tortoise and the hare stories we know. By strategically placing other toads along the race route and having them call to the deer, Sapo has the deer Venado believing that Sapo is ahead of him in the race. This causes Venado to overexert in an attempt to catch up to Sapo, and ultimately become exhausted. All the while, Sapo plods slowly along the racecourse, steadily hopping behind the deer. At the end of the race, he is able to pass the worn-out Venado and thank all his toad friends for their help in winning the race. Brooks' simple, yet bold, illustrations convey a warmth and playfulness to this folktale. 1995, Orchard Books, Ages 6 to 10, $14.95 and $14.99. Reviewer: Mary Sue Preissner
ISBN: 0-531-09477-4
ISBN: 0-531-08777-8
This Big Sky
Pat Mora
Pictures by Steve Jenkins
These spare and dramatic poems transport readers to the American Southwest--where the sky often does seem big. Mora introduces a horned lizard and tells about the animals scuttling to get out of the rain and the blackness and quiet of the night. Jenkins' cut paper illustration add just the right touch; the horned lizard looks three dimensional and the night and stormy skies evoke visually the images created by Mora's wonderful words. 1998, Scholastic, Ages 5 up, $15.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 12th Edition, 1999; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
The Children's Literature Choice List, 1999; Children's Literature; United States
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 1999; National Council for the Social Studies NCSS; United States
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars, March 1998; Cahners; United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Kentucky Bluegrass Award, 1999; Nominee; Kentucky
ISBN: 0-590-37120-7
The Rainbow Tulip
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles
She's Stella in first grade, Estelita at home--an appealing Mexican heroine. This is a gentle story, nice for reading at bedtime. And awfully necessary, it seems to me. Stella is an immigrant child, whose mother speaks no English and cannot visit with the other mothers, which Stella regrets. Many immigrant children sit in today's classrooms. Wouldn't it smooth relationships if American kids realized how tough it is to have a totally different heritage? And if you were an immigrant child yourself, how comforting it would be to hear Estelita's story? Mora weaves many Spanish phrases into her text as she focuses on the May festival for which Stella's aunt sews for her a multi-colored, tulip-petal skirt. (Stella's hunger for color has led to this request, as her own mother wears long, plain, dark dresses). Her friends are regulation pink or blue or yellow tulips, and so Stella stands out yet again. Luckily, her teacher praises her for being "a rainbow tulip." And her mother understands how hard it is to be different, a condition both "sweet and sour," like their favorite lime sherbet. The sensitive, muted watercolor illustrations suit the story's mood, while the charming facial expressions help the characters come alive in this timely book. 1999, Viking, $15.99. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Joan Carris (Children's Literature).
Best Books:
Growing Up Latino in the U.S.A., 2004; ALSC American Library Association; United States
Kaleidoscope, A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, Fourth Edition, 2003; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Nominee 1999 United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Texas Reading Club, 2004; Texas
ISBN: 0-670-87291-1
The Song of Francis and the Animals
Pat Mora
Woodcuts by David Frampton
Mora celebrates St. Francis's relationship with animals, even with a worm, in the simplest of language. Francis offers companionship, help, and a place to rest to all creatures, inviting them to sing with him. One night they reenact the Christmas story. In the village of Gubbio, a fierce wolf threatens the people; Francis tames him. Francis sings his message to Brother Sun, to Sister Moon, to all the world. Full-page scenes are flooded with the browns of the earth and the saint's robe, with the yellows and reds of leaves and birds' plumage, all within the gentle black outlined shapes created by Frampton's woodcuts. Three illustrations of the huge wolf exploit spiky shapes of claws and bristling fur, using touches of red to express the anger in his eyes and the danger of his tongue. The visual sequences offer ample emotional evidence of the power of faith and the rewards of goodness. Compare with the recent much more extensive treatment by Egielski, Saint Francis and the Wolf. 2005, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, $16.00. Ages 3 to 6. Reviewers: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children's Literature).
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Catholic Book Awards Second Place 2006 Children's Books United States
ISBN: 0-8028-5253-X
Tomás and the Library Lady
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Raul Colón
Tomás and his family are migrant farm workers who travel from Texas to Iowa picking fruits and vegetables. Tomás and his brother, Enrique, listen to their Papá Grande tell stories in the hot afternoons. Soon Tomás knows all the stories, so Papá Grande suggests that Tomás go to the library to learn more stories to tell the family. At first, Tomás is intimidated by the large library, but the friendly librarian coaxes him in with the promise of a cool drink of water. She helps him discover all sorts of books, and Tomás spends his summer afternoons in the library engrossed by the wonderful stories. He takes the books home and reads them to his family in the evenings. This inspiring story is based on the true life of Tomás Rivera, a migrant farm worker who became a writer, professor, and university administrator. He was chancellor of the University of California at Riverside before his death in 1984. Raul Colón uses beautifully muted colors to illustrate Tomas' wonderful imagination. A heartwarming story for children from all backgrounds. 1997, Knopf, Ages 6 to 12, $17.00 and $18.99. Reviewer: Cheryl Peterson
Best Books:
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K--Grade 6, 12th Edition, 1999; National Council of Teachers of English; United States
The American Experience: Strength from Diversity,; ALSC American Library Association; United States
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, 1997; Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP); Commended; United States
Best Children's Books of the Year, 1997; Bank Street College of Education; United States
The Best Children's Books of the Year, 1998; Bank Street College of Education; United States
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Lasting Connections, 1997; American Library Association; United States
Smithsonian Magazine's Notable Books for Children, 1997; Smithsonian; United States
Teachers' Choices, 1998; International Reading Association; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner 1998 United States
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner 1997 United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Children's Book Award, 2001-2002; Nominee; Florida
Golden Sower Award, 2000; Nominee; Primary; Nebraska
Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award, 2001; Nominee; Oregon
Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award, 1999-2000; Nominee; Pennsylvania
Texas Bluebonnet Award, 1999-2000; Nominee; N/A; Texas
Utah Children's Book Awards, 2001; Nominee; Picture Book; Utah
ISBN: 0-679-80401-3
ISBN: 0-679-90401-8
Uno, Dos, Tres: One, Two, Three
Pat Mora
Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
Two girls parade through the marketplace, buying gifts for Mama's birthday. The book serves as a bilingual counting book while also displaying the joy and color of a busy Mexican market. Watercolor illustrations with many Aztec and traditional Mexican motifs depict the hustle and bustle with charm. 1996, Clarion, Ages 2 to 6, $14.95. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen
Best Books:
Children's Catalog, Eighteenth Edition, 2001; H.W. Wilson; United States
Recommended Literature: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, 2002; California Department of Education; California
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Nominee 1996 United States
State and Provincial Reading Lists:
Texas Reading Club, 2003; Texas
ISBN: 0-395-67294-5
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