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A Birthday Basket for Tia
Contributor(s): Mora, Pat (Author), Lang, Cecily (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0689813287     ISBN-13: 9780689813283
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
OUR PRICE:   $8.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 1997
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Annotation: "Exemplifies the best of recent multicultural publishing". -- The Horn Book

When her great-aunt, her tia, turns ninety, little Cecilia lovingly gathers together a basket full of memories. "Vibrant, detailed cut-paper illustrations portray family warmth and individuality with verve and panache". -- School Library Journal

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational
- Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-religious
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino
Dewey: E
LCCN: LC 91015753
Lexile Measure: 440
Series: Aladdin Picture Books
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.7" W x 8" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 16649
Reading Level: 2.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
With the help of her mischievous cat, Cecilia finds the perfect birthday present for her T a.

Today is T a's birthday Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But what could it be? Could it be T a's favorite mixing bowl that she and Cecilia used to make delicious bizcochos? Could it be a ball like the one T a played with as a little girl in Mexico? With the help of her cat, Chica, Cecilia plants the perfect surprise. And T a has a very special surprise for Cecilia, too


Contributor Bio(s): Mora, Pat: - Pat Mora is a well-known poet and author of many children's books, including Pablo's Tree. She divides her time between Cincinnati, Ohio and the Southwest.Lang, Cecily: - Cecily Lang illustrated Pablo's Tree and has also illustrated textbooks and magazines. She lives in New York City.