A Birthday Basket for Tia Contributor(s): Mora, Pat (Author), Lang, Cecily (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689813287 ISBN-13: 9780689813283 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1997 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. |