by Pat Mora · Puffin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780142500095
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«The Rainbow Tulip» is the children's picture book by Pat Mora, published by Puffin Books in paperback (32 pages, in English).
Stella, a Mexican-American first grader, wants her tulip costume for the May parade to be special, even if it makes her feel different from her classmates. The story, inspired by the childhood of Pat Mora's mother, shows that being different can be exciting. The illustrations are by Elizabeth Sayles.
Written by Pat Mora and illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles. Originally published in 1999; this edition is the 2003 Puffin Books reprint.
Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. Deals with cultural diversity and Mexican heritage.
Pat Mora is an American poet and author of books for adults, teens and children. A native of El Paso, Texas, her grandparents came to the city from northern Mexico. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso, received Honorary Doctorates from North Carolina State University and SUNY Buffalo, and was awarded American Library Association Honorary Membership. A literacy advocate, in 1996, she founded Children's Day, Book Day , now celebrated across the country each year on April 30.
