Why am I passionate about this?
I love history and learning about the lives my ancestors lived. I grew up on my grandfather’s farm in Holly Springs, Mississippi. My grandfather taught me lots of things as I watched history unfold in the segregated South. I infuse those lessons in my books. I love books in which the author puts some aspect of themselves in their story because I do the same. This makes the story come alive.
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Why did Margaree love this book?
I love this book because it is a fun bilingual book. Written in the style of The House That Jack Built, a farm girl makes rice pudding while all the animals help out and contribute something to the meal as they sing and dance. I learned Spanish words for eggs, milk, and many others. I found myself reading it over and over because the words just flowed off the pages.
1 author picked The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 5, 6, 7, and 8.
WINNER: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor Book 2012
“A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
“The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries" — School Library Journal, STARRED review
This is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta. With the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built," this story bubbles and builds just like the ingredients of the arroz con leche that everyone enjoys. Cleverly incorporating Spanish words, adding a new…
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