DONA FLOR: A TALL TALE ABOUT A GIANT WOMAN WITH A GREAT BIG HEART, by Pat MoraAR Level: 4.2 Points: .5
Interest Level: Elementary
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In this tall tale, Dona Flor is a giant woman who lives among regular sized people in a Southwestern village. She can speak the language of every animal—even rattler, and she is well-loved by all of the villagers. They live together happily until one day none of the villagers will come out of their homes because they have heard the roar of a giant mountain lion and they are afraid. Dona Flor hears the roaring as well, but try as she might, she can’t find the giant lion. After searching and searching, she finally enlists the help of her animal friends in finding the giant “gato.” You won't believe what her animal friends find in their searching! I loved this book--it reminds me of a Spanish version of Paul Bunyan.
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