Too Many Tamales
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto is an illustrated book published by Penguin Young Readers Group on August 8, 1996. This 32-page story captures the essence of family traditions and the joy of cooking during the Christmas season. It follows Maria, who experiences a delightful Christmas Eve filled with snow and the excitement of preparing tamales with her cousins. However, the day takes a turn when a precious diamond ring goes missing, leading to a humorous adventure as Maria and her cousins try to resolve the situation.
Readers will find a celebration of family bonding and the significance of holiday traditions woven throughout the narrative. The story highlights themes of cooking, the spirit of Christmas, and the importance of togetherness, all set against a backdrop that reflects Hispanic and Latino culture in the United States. This edition offers a charming glimpse into the joys and mishaps of holiday preparations, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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This modern classic celebrates the tradition of tamales and family bonding at Christmas.
Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria’s favorite cousins were coming over and she got to help make the tamales for Christmas dinner. It was almost too good to be true when her mother left the kitchen for a moment and Maria got to try on her beautiful diamond ring . . .
This is the story of a treasure thought to be lost in a batch of tamales; of a desperate and funny attempt by Maria and her cousins to eat their way out of trouble; and the warm way a family pulls together to make it a perfect Christmas after all.
Also available in Spanish as ¡Qué montón de tamales!
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