South China Printing Co.
1) Abuela
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
©1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Multiple
Formats
Description
Flying over Manhattan Island, turning somersaults in midair. Gliding low to race the sailboats, spreading skirts for sails. Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, are taking an extraordinary trip - on Rosalba's imagination. "Tantos pájaros. So many birds." Rosalba says to herself, feeding the birds in the park with Abuela. "What if they picked me up and carried me high above the park? What if I could fly?" And fly she does, calling Abuela up to...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.