Michael Genhart
Books
Que Tu Vida Sea Deliciosa / May Your Life Be Deliciosa -- Michael Genhart, Hardcover
Mención de Honor como Libro Ilustrado en el Pura Belpré 2022 Todos los años en Nochebuena, Rosi y su mamá, su tía, su hermana y sus primos se reúnen en la cocina de la abuela para preparar tamales y contar historias. Al sumergirse en los ricos recuerdos de la abuela, Rosi no solo aprende cómo hacer un delicioso tamal, sino también cómo hacer una vida deliciosa, llena de amor, sabor y familia. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A delicious and fortifying picture book inspired by the author's family, featuring the Mexican tradition of holiday tamale-making A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Illustrator Honor Book «"What is the recipe?" I ask. Abuela laughs. "It is in my heart, Rosie. I use mis ojos, my eyes, to measure. Mis manos, my hands, to feel. Mi boca, my mouth, to taste. My abuela gave it to me, and I am giving it to you." Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela, mamá, tía, sister, and cousins all gather together in Abuela's kitchen to make tamales--cleaning corn husks, chopping onions and garlic, roasting chilis, kneading cornmeal dough, seasoning the filling, and folding it all--and tell stories. Rosie learns from her abuela not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.
Author: Michael Genhart
Publisher: Vintage Espanol
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.61h x 11.68w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781644738184
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2023 pg. 59
A delicious and fortifying picture book inspired by the author's family, featuring the Mexican tradition of holiday tamale-making A 2022 Pura Belpré Award Illustrator Honor Book «"What is the recipe?" I ask. Abuela laughs. "It is in my heart, Rosie. I use mis ojos, my eyes, to measure. Mis manos, my hands, to feel. Mi boca, my mouth, to taste. My abuela gave it to me, and I am giving it to you." Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela, mamá, tía, sister, and cousins all gather together in Abuela's kitchen to make tamales--cleaning corn husks, chopping onions and garlic, roasting chilis, kneading cornmeal dough, seasoning the filling, and folding it all--and tell stories. Rosie learns from her abuela not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family.
Author: Michael Genhart
Publisher: Vintage Espanol
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.61h x 11.68w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781644738184
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2023 pg. 59