Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué rico!
Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora; Rafael López (Illustrator)
(Lee & Low Books, Paperback, 9781600608926, 32pp.)
Publication Date: March 1, 2012
Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover
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Description
Smear nutty butter,
then jelly. Gooey party,
my sandwich and me.
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more—here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué rico! an eye-popping, mouth-watering treat. Open it and dig in!
then jelly. Gooey party,
my sandwich and me.
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more—here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué rico! an eye-popping, mouth-watering treat. Open it and dig in!
About the Author
PAT MORA is the author of more than twenty-five books for children, as well as numerous volumes for adults. She is a popular national speaker and the founder of the family literacy initiative El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), sponsored by ALA. Mora’s children’s books have won many honors, including the Pura Belpré Award, ALA Notable Books, Américas Award, Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist, Notable Social Studies Trade Books, and Notable Books for a Global Society. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.RAFAEL LÓPEZ grew up in Mexico City and his art is strongly influenced by the work of Mexican muralists. He has created many large murals for public spaces and was a leader in the creation of the Urban Art Trail Project in downtown San Diego. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and their son.
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