The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.
DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village. (Kirkus Reviews)
A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'. (Booklist, starred review)
Booklist
A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
- Friendship, Social Skills & School Life
- Girls & Women
- Friendship, Social Skills & School Life
- Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher : Puffin Books
Author : Madrigal, Antonio Hernandez
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2001-03-19
Number Of Pages : 32
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0698118855
ISBN-13 : 9780698118850
Item weight : 0.77 lb
Dimensions : 0.67 in x 7.91 in x 9.96 in
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