Tomas and the Library Lady
$18.51
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
22 February 2000
Summary
A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team
Tomas is a son of migrant workers. Every summer he and his family follow the crops north from Texas to Iowa, spending long, arduous days in the fields. At night they gather around to hear Grandfather’s wonderful stories. But before long, Tomas knows all the stories by heart.
“There are more stories in the library,” Papa Grande tells him.
The very next day, Tomas meets the library lady and a whole n…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375803499 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375803491 |
| Author: | Pat Mora, Raul Colón |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 22 February 2000 |
| Weight: | 130g |
| Dimensions: | 256mm x 205mm x 3mm |
| Series: | Dragonfly Books |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Spanish words slip in naturally throughout Mora’s text as she focuses on the snug library and the books that fire Tomas’s imagination …. While young readers will find this an inspiring tale, the endnote gives it a real kick: the story is based on an actual migrant worker [Tomas Rivera]”.
– Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Pat Mora
Pat Mora, a Chicana educator, is a published poet and the author of several books for children.
Raul Colón was awarded the Silver Medal by the Society of Illustrators for Always My Dad, his first children’s book.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.