Erandi's Braids

by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

Overview

The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780698118850
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	03/19/2001
Series:	Picture Puffin Books
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	388,544
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.08(d)
Lexile:	AD580L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Tomie dePaola (www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. The American Library Association said: “His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.” Tomie has received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona, and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book, 26 Fairmount Avenue. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a “living treasure” by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village." —Kirkus Reviews

"A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'." —Booklist, starred review

Editorial Reviews

"DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village." —Kirkus Reviews

"A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'." —Booklist, starred review

From the Publisher