Too Many Tamales

This endearing story stars Maria, a young girl who is now old enough to help her mother make the traditional Christmas tamales. While kneading the masa, she spots her mom¿s precious ring lying on the table. Just to see what it feels like, she slips it on and continues her work. The real trouble begins later when she notices the ring is missing. Could it have been cooked into one of the tamales?

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Too Many Tamales

This endearing story stars Maria, a young girl who is now old enough to help her mother make the traditional Christmas tamales. While kneading the masa, she spots her mom¿s precious ring lying on the table. Just to see what it feels like, she slips it on and continues her work. The real trouble begins later when she notices the ring is missing. Could it have been cooked into one of the tamales?

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Too Many Tamales

Too Many Tamales

by Gary Soto

Narrated by Alma Cuervo

Unabridged — 9 minutes

Too Many Tamales

Too Many Tamales

by Gary Soto

Narrated by Alma Cuervo

Unabridged — 9 minutes

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Overview

This endearing story stars Maria, a young girl who is now old enough to help her mother make the traditional Christmas tamales. While kneading the masa, she spots her mom¿s precious ring lying on the table. Just to see what it feels like, she slips it on and continues her work. The real trouble begins later when she notices the ring is missing. Could it have been cooked into one of the tamales?


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From the Publisher

"A very funny story, full of delicious surprises . . . a joyful success." —Booklist, starred review

"A warm family story that combines glowing art with a well-written text to tell of a girl's dilemma." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A mini-drama rendered so acutely that anyone who has lost something special will respond." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Product Details

BN ID: 2940169302219
Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date: 11/07/2008
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 5 - 8 Years
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