**WINNER: **Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor Book 2012
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"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality"
-- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
"The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries" --
School Library Journal, STARRED review
This is the story of how the farm maiden and all the farm animals worked
together to make the rice pudding that they serve at the fiesta. With
the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built," this story bubbles and
builds just like the ingredients of the arroz con leche that everyone
enjoys. Cleverly incorporating Spanish words, adding a new one in place
of the English word from the previous page, this book makes learning the
language easy and fun.
Rafael Lopez covers each page with vibrant, exuberant color, celebrating
tradition and community.
Back matter includes a glossary of Spanish words and a recipe for arroz
con leche--perfect for everyone to make together and enjoy at story
time.
**- Scholastic Reading Club Selection
- Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2012 (NCSS)
- Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts 2012 (NCTE)
- NYPL's list of "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" in 2011**