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The Three Little Tamales
by
Eric A. KimmelAge Range: 6 - 8 years Grade Level: 1st - 3rd |
As I was resting in
the shade during a recent dig in Texas, an old abuelita whispered an exciting
tale into my ear: It seems that three little tamales had once run away from
town to escape the always-hungry Señor Lobo, the Big Bad Wolf! Now I ask you: Why would anyone want to
eat such good little tamales?!
About the Author
Eric A. Kimmel, a Caldecott Honor book winner for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, is a former professor of children's literature living in Portland, Oregon. He’s written several retellings of famous folk tales available at our library, so dig around our bookshelves for Hershel as well as Gershon's Monster, Anansi and the Talking Melon, and the companion book to Three Little Tamales, The Runaway Tortilla.
Eric A. Kimmel, a Caldecott Honor book winner for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, is a former professor of children's literature living in Portland, Oregon. He’s written several retellings of famous folk tales available at our library, so dig around our bookshelves for Hershel as well as Gershon's Monster, Anansi and the Talking Melon, and the companion book to Three Little Tamales, The Runaway Tortilla.
Other Reviews
From Booklist
Docampo’s oil-on-paper illustrations
add dimension to the story and bring the three little tamales to life. An
excellent addition to collections of fairy-tale retellings. Grades K-3.
--Shauna Yusko Booklist Online © 2015 Booklist Publications
From Kirkus Review
“I’ll
huff and I’ll puff / like a Texas tornado / and blow your casita / from here to
Laredo!” A glossary helps readers unfamiliar with Spanish, although most words
are defined in context. . . .A flavorful addition to the folktale shelf that
begs to be shared with a group.
