Doña Flor

By Pat Mora

A giant woman seeks the source of a mysterious noise threatening her village.

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32 pages· 1,530 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a small village, giant Doña Flor is beloved for her kindness and creativity. When a terrifying roar echoes through the valley, the villagers tremble, but Flor is undaunted. With her animal friends, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the noise. As she climbs the highest mesa, Flor's courage and heart lead to a surprising discovery that turns fear into laughter. What secret lies behind the bellowing beast, and how will Flor's journey change her village forever? Dive into this whimsical tale of bravery and unexpected twists.

From the publisher

Doña Flor is a giant lady who lives in a tiny village in the American Southwest. Popular with her neighbors, she lets the children use her flowers as trumpets and her leftover tortillas as rafts. Flor loves to read, too, and she can often be found reading aloud to the children. One day, all the villagers hear a terrifying noise: it sounds like a huge animal bellowing just outside their village. Everyone is afraid, but not Flor. She wants to protect her beloved neighbors, so with the help of her animal friends, she sets off for the highest mesa to find the creature. Soon enough, though, the joke is on Flor and her friends, who come to rescue her, as she discovers the small secret behind that great big noise. The creators of Tomás and the Library Lady, Pat Mora and Raul Colón, have once again joined together. This time they present a heartwarming and humorous original tall tale–peppered with Spanish words and phrases–about a giant lady with a great big heart.