Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora
Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
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View the InterviewsSmear nutty butter,
then jelly. Gooey party,
my sandwich and me.
Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more — here is a luscious collection of haiku celebrating foods native to the Americas. Brimming with imagination and fun, these poems capture the tasty essence of foods that have delighted, united, and enriched our lives for centuries. Exuberant illustrations bring to life the delicious spirit of the haiku, making Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué rico! an eye-popping, mouth-watering treat. Open it and dig in!
Activity: Make Your Own Ice Cream
Watch Pat Mora's interview with Reading Rockets
Read author Pat Mora’s letter to teachers about inspiring students with poetry in the Lee & Low Poetry Resource Guide for Teachers.
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About the Creators
Pat Mora - Author
PAT MORA is the celebrated Latina author of forty award-winning children’s poetry and prose picture books. A lifelong literacy advocate, she founded Children’s Day, Book Day (El día de los niños, el día de los libros) to celebrate children and motivate them to become readers with daily support from families, teachers, and librarians and annual festivities on April 30. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit her online at patmora.com.
Photo: Cheron Bayna
Rafael Lopez
grew up in Mexico City, and his art is strongly influenced by the work of Mexican muralists. He has created many large murals for public spaces, including the Urban Art Trail Project in downtown San Diego. López's first book, My Name is Celia, won an Américas Award and a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and their son. To find out more about Rafael Lopez, visit rafaellopez.com
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ISBN
Paperback: 9781600608926
Hardcover: 9781584302711
CD: 9781430114475
Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist
Texas Library Association (TLA)
Américas Book Award
Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
Best of the Best Books
Chicago Public Library
Notable Children's Book
American Library Association (ALA)
Books for the Holidays
Boise Public Library
Guided Reading:
PLexile:
AD970LInterest Level:
Grades K - 6Reading Level:
Grades 3 - 4Themes
Nature/Science, Nonfiction, United States History, Poetry, Native American Interest, Multiethnic interest, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Food, Farming, Environment/Nature, Cultural Diversity, African/African American Interest, Exploring Ecosystems, Human Impact On Environment/Environmental Sustainability , Informational Text, Geography
Part of These Collections
Fluent Dual Language , Diverse Background English Collection Grades 3-6, Poetry Grades 3-6, Nonfiction Grades 3-6, High-Low Books for Preteens (Grades 4-6), Listening Library, Listening Library, Pat Mora Collection , Native American English Collection Grades PreK-2, Authentic Spanish List, Native American English Collection Grades 3-6, Latin American English Collection Grades 3-6, English Guided Reading Level P, Lee & Low Poetry Collection, Fluent English,
