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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1999 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Erandi's Braids
Written by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal · Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
A girl must choose between her birthday dress and her cherished braids.
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32 pages· 1,270 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Erandi dreams of a yellow dress for her birthday, but her family's fishing net is in dire need of repair. With money tight, the only option is selling hair to city buyers. Erandi's beautiful braids are the most valuable. Will she sacrifice her hair for the dress she desires, or will love and necessity guide her choice? This heartfelt story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and cultural richness.
From the publisher
The yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama’s fishing net is full of holes, and there isn’t enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama’s hair isn’t nearly as beautiful as Erandi’s. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,270
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 34567
Publication
- Published
- March 19, 2001
- First published
- January 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780698118850
- OCLC
- 46679044
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