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THE
RAINBOW TULIP by Pat Moral
For ages 4-8.
Stella loves her
mother very much, but sometimes she is just a
little embarrassed that she can't speak English
and doesn't dress like the other mothers. Despite
her awareness that her Hispanic family is
different from the other families in her
neighborhood, Stella fits in well and enjoys
school. Her excitement over the May parade mirrors
that of the other girls in her class. They will
all be tulips, and Stella has definite ideas about
her costume: it must include all of the spring
colors. But when the big day arrives and Stella
sees the other girls, each dressed in one color,
she feels that she's made a mistake. However, her
perfect execution of the Maypole dance, her
teacher's approval, and, above all, her mother's
quiet love result in a memorable day for Stella.
Based on a story from the author's mother's
childhood, and perfectly extended by soft, warm
pastel drawings framed in white, this tale of
family love and support crosses cultural
boundaries and may remind youngsters of times when
their families made all the difference.
New. First
Edition Hardcover.
32 pgs
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For
fans of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), La Virgen de Guadalupe,
Frida Kahlo, Lucha Libre and La Loteria!
