Dona Flor

Dona Flor: A Tall Tale About a Woman with a Great Big Heart

Written by: Pat Mora
Illustrated by: Raul Colon

"A charming tall tale set in the American Southwest. Doña 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 as rafts on the river. The action starts when a puma is heard howling in the vicinity; the villagers are terrified and even Doña Flor can't find it. The animals know where the gato is so she follows their advice and the situation is delightfully resolved."

School Library Journal

This book is a great read aloud story to use with students who will pick up on the Spanish phrases intertwined in the story.

Pura Belpre Honor Book, 2006

Web Resources:
www.patmora.com