Dona Flor Author:Pat Mora From School Library Journal — PreSchool-Grade 3?A charming tall tale set in the American Southwest. Do?a Flor, a giant, is a benevolent presence in her pueblo. While at first kids teased the young and large Flor, she quickly became an asset to them, whisking them off to school when they were running late or making tortillas big enough to be used ... more »as rafts on the river. The action starts when a puma is heard howling in the vicinity; the villagers are terrified and even Do?a Flor can't find it. The animals know where the gato is so she follows their advice and the situation is delightfully resolved. Col?n uses his signature mix of watercolor washes, etching, and litho pencils for the art. There is great texture and movement on each page in the sun-baked tones of the landscape. With Spanish words peppered throughout, this is a welcome entry to the canon that includes other heroines like Sally Ann Thunder and Thunder Rose.?Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA
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