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Little Mama Forgets (Melanie Kroupa Books)by Robin Cruise
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Every morning, Lucy tiptoes into her grandmothers room to wake her with a gentle tickle. Little Mamá always remembers to tickle Lucy right back! But Lucy knows there are things her abuelita sometimes forgets - like the way to the park or how to tie her shoes. “Two long bunny ears like this,” Lucy shows her. Still, theres much that Little Mamá remembers and shares: how to skip and dance, stories from Mexico, and plenty of hugs and kisses. A lyrical text with Spanish words and phrases and vibrant art spiced with cultural details capture the give-and-take in this lively Hispanic family and celebrate the special bonds that exist between young and old. Review:"Lucy's grandmother may be forgetful at times, but that doesn't mean she can't remember the things that matter most. Such is the recurring 'thread' woven through this story of a tightly knit Mexican-American family. Cruise (Fiona's Private Pages) peppers the text with bits and snatches of Spanish — a reflection of how fluidly the family's heritage is integrated into their daily lives. The story mainly centers upon Lucy and Little Mam, the grandmother for whom she is named ('Luciana Mara Isabela Glvez-Molinero'). Little Mam sometimes forgets about a piece of bread that she is toasting, but she can fondly recall events in her life with a zest that is infectious. ('Even though she forgets about loops and bows and double knots, my little mam remembers... how to button her favorite dancing shoes.') Dressen-McQueen's (Boxes for Katje) illustrations — awash in a corn tortilla palette — add an extra burst of liveliness to this recollection of a fruitful existence. She paints Little Mam's trunk of dresses from her native Tembabichi in a cornucopia of festive bright colors, layers upon layers of ruffles that practically swirl off the pages. This volume celebrates a family life sustained by happy memories and good times. Ages 4-8." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:A lyrical text with Spanish words and phrases and vibrant art spiced with cultural details capture the give-and-take between a little Hispanic girl and her grandmother and celebrate the special bonds that exist between young and old. Full color. About the AuthorROBIN CRUISE has previously written middle grade novels. This is her first picture book. She lives in San Diego, California. STACEY DRESSEN-MCQUEENs Boxes for Katje, written by Candace Fleming, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book.She lives in Portland, Oregon. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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