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Mexican Stories for Cinco de Mayo

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Book: Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

By Pat Mora

A giant saves the day in muy magical story.

Review date: 1/26/2006

Age 3+

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Book: Diego

By Johah Winter

Bilingual text, mini-murals tell Rivera's story.

Review date: 3/9/2007

Age 4+

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Book: Los Gatos Black on Halloween

By Marisa Montes

Haunting rhymes create ghoulish treat.

Review date: 9/7/2006

Age 5+

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Book: The Tequila Worm

By Viola Canales

Moving portrait of Mexican-American life.

Review date: 1/26/2006

Age 9+

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Book: Becoming Naomi León

By Pam Munoz Ryan

A family flees a mean mother in this rich novel.

Review date: 2/22/2006

Age 9+

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