Synopses & Reviews
The paperback Spanish edition of the Reading Rainbow Featured SelectionEvery Saturday, Maria Lili looks forward to making chicken sancocho with her grandparents Mama Ana and Papa Angelino. But one Saturday they discover that there is nothing in the house except eggs, and Maria Lili wonders how they will ever be able to have their favorite meal. Mama Ana has a plan, though, and taking the eggs with her, she invites Maria Lili to come to the market. Somehow, Mama Ana has a way to make chicken sancocho with eggs, and Maria Lili can't wait to find out how.
Bold, cheerful watercolors evoke the busy atmosphere of the village markets of Central and South America. Also included in the book is a recipe for chicken sancocho from the author's family.
Review
"Answers the call for good literature depicting the Latino culture." --
Booklist"Maria Lili spends every Saturday preparing chichen sancocho with her grandparents, Mama Ana and Papa Angelino . . . The story concludes with a tantalizing recipe for this popular South American stew . . . Double page watercolors convey a local flavor." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Leyla Torres is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including
The Subway Sparrow. She lives in Arlington, Vermont.