Tamales for Christmas book recommendation is by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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Tamales For Christmas
by Stephen Briseño (Author), Sonia Sánchez (Illustrator)
Brief summary: To have money to buy her children and grandchildren gifts for Christmas, Grandma begins to make tamales to sell before the holiday. How many dozens does she need to make before the Christmas tree is full underneath with gifts?
Comments: This story was inspired by the author’s grandmother.
There is a recipe for tamales in the back of the book.
The illustrations were created digitally with handmade brushes and textures.
Rating: 4.5/5 📗📗📗📗1/2
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The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives, which are duly noted.