Dona Flor

A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Author Pat Mora
Illustrated by Raul Colón
$6.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale Jun 26, 2013 | 9780385376143
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD650L
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors–she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate.
Featuring Spanish words and phrases throughout, as well as a glossary, Pat Mora’s story, along with Raúl Colón’s glorious artwork, makes this a treat for any reader, tall or small. Award-winning author Pat Mora’s previous book with Raúl Colón, Tomás and the Library Lady, received the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, an IRA Teacher’s Choice Award, a Skipping Stones Award, and was also named a Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List title and an Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature commended title. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • WINNER | 2006
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 2006
    Pura Belpre Illustrator Award
  • WINNER | 2005
    Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book of the Year

About

Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors–she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate.
Featuring Spanish words and phrases throughout, as well as a glossary, Pat Mora’s story, along with Raúl Colón’s glorious artwork, makes this a treat for any reader, tall or small. Award-winning author Pat Mora’s previous book with Raúl Colón, Tomás and the Library Lady, received the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, an IRA Teacher’s Choice Award, a Skipping Stones Award, and was also named a Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List title and an Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature commended title. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2006
    ALA Notable Children's Book
  • WINNER | 2006
    Pura Belpre Illustrator Award
  • WINNER | 2005
    Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book of the Year