A Birthday Basket for Tia (Aladdin Picture Books) - Softcover

Mora, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689813287 ISBN 13: 9780689813283

Publisher: Aladdin, 1997

Synopsis

With the help of her mischievous cat, Cecilia finds the perfect birthday present for her Tía.

Today is Tía's birthday! Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But what could it be? Could it be Tía’s favorite mixing bowl that she and Cecilia used to make delicious bizcochos? Could it be a ball like the one Tía played with as a little girl in Mexico? With the help of her cat, Chica, Cecilia plants the perfect surprise. And Tía has a very special surprise for Cecilia, too!

About this title

Review:

Little Cecilia and her cat Chica plan for a surprise party to celebrate her great-aunt's 90th birthday. While Mama cooks beans and cuts up mangoes and watermelon, Cecilia and Chica put together a birthday basket containing a favorite book, a mixing bowl, a flowerpot, and other objects that represent activities the little girl and her great-aunt like to share. After final preparations, including flowers and a piñata, the musicians arrive; finally Cecilia and her great-aunt dance together. Drawing on the author's experiences in the Mexican American community of El Paso, Texas, this fine story is illustrated by Cecily Lang in a series of simple but striking scenes. A touching story about a very special relationship. (Ages 3 to 8) --Richard Farr

About the Author:

Pat Mora is a well-known poet and author of many children's books, including Pablo’s Tree. She divides her time between Cincinnati, Ohio and the Southwest.

Cecily Lang illustrated Pablo’s Tree and has also illustrated textbooks and magazines. She lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0689813287
• ISBN 13: 9780689813283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Lang Cecily