| The Dog Who Loved Tortillas: La Perrita Que Le Encantaban Las Tortillas Contributor(s): Sáenz, Benjamin Alire (Author), Garcia, Gerónimo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1933693665 ISBN-13: 9781933693668 Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: May 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 520 |
| Series: Little Diego Book |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.8" W x 7.8" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 132456 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Diego and his sister Gabriela argue over their new dog Sofie. But it's only when Sofie gets really sick that they find out who their tortilla-loving pup really belongs to. This is a bilingual book for kids and dogs and even their parents. Once again, Benjamin Alire S enz shows he understands the chemistry and dynamics of family, this time with a dog stirring up the recipe. Little Diego and Gabriela first appeared in S enz and Geronimo Garcia's best-selling title A Gift from Pap Diego. Garcia's signature folk-inspired, sculpted clay illustrations depict a lovably goofy little mutt; rounded shapes-heads, dog bed, tortillas and more-combine with a warm palette to create a cozy, comforting atmosphere that reflects the traditions of Mexican-American family life described in the dual English/Spanish narrative. A universal message with a Latino flavor. S enz's text almost makes the book read like a short story--one that ably portrays mischievous sibling dynamics, a love of animals and the ways families come together during difficult times. Set against colorful solid backdrops, Garcia's clay artwork has an appropriately homey quality that keeps the focus on the siblings and their beloved pet. A captivating bilingual book with close family relationships and unconditional love at its core. Benjamin Alire S enz received three starred Publishers Weekly reviews in 2008--one for his young adult novel He Forgot to Say Goodbye (Simon & Schuster) and two for his illustrated book A Perfect Season for Dreaming (Cinco Puntos Press). Long at the forefront of the emerging Latino literature in the United States, he has received both the Wallace Stegner and Lannan fellowships, and he is a recipient of the American Book Award. His young adult novel Sammy & Juliana in Hollywood was named one of the Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults in 2005. |
Contributor Bio(s): Garcia, Geronimo: - Geronimo Garcia is a highly successful and internationally recognized graphic designer. Like he did for Sáenz' highly successful A Gift for Papa Diego (60,000 in print) he hand-crafted the little clay figures and created the colorful book design The Dog Who Loves Tortillas. He lives in El Paso, TX.Saenz, Benjamin Alire: - Benjamin Alire Sáenz received three starred Publishers Weekly reviews in 2008--one for his young adult novel He Forgot to Say Goodbye (Simon & Schuster) and two for his illustrated book A Perfect Season for Dreaming (Cinco Puntos Press). Long at the forefront of the emerging Latino literature in the United States, he has received both the Wallace Stegner and Lannan fellowships, and he is a recipient of the American Book Award. His young adult novel Sammy & Juliana in Hollywood was named one of the Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults in 2005. Sáenz lives in El Paso, Texas. Geronimo Garcia is a highly successful and internationally recognized graphic designer. He lives in El Paso, Texas. |