Book Description
for Que tu vida sea deliciosa by Michael Genhart and Loris Lora
From the Publisher
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.
