My Tata's Remedies
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015 · Est. 35 min read

My Tata's Remedies

By Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, Antonio Castro L. (Illustrator)

A boy learns healing secrets from his wise grandfather using plants and herbs.

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40 pages· 4,132 words· Est. 35 min read
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Young Aaron embarks on a journey of discovery as his grandfather, Tata, shares the secrets of natural healing. In a community where Tata's remedies are cherished, Aaron learns to harness the power of herbs and plants. With Grandmother Nana's humor and delicious meals, the healing process becomes a family affair. As Aaron delves deeper into this world of traditional wisdom, he begins to understand the profound connection between nature and healing. Will he embrace these age-old practices and continue Tata's legacy? Explore the enchanting world of natural remedies and family bonds in this bilingual tale.

From the publisher

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)A Pura Belpré Honor Book, My Tata’s Remedies is a bilingual story of family and traditional wisdom when Tata teaches his grandson Aaron natural remedies through healing neighbors and family. Un libro de honor de Pura Belpré, Los remedios de mi Tata es una historia bilingüe de sabiduría familiar y tradicional cuando Tata le enseña a su nieto Aaron remedios naturales a través de la curación de vecinos y familiares.Aaron asked his grandfather Tata to teach him about the healing remedies he uses. Tata is a family elder in the neighborhood. People come to him all the time for his soothing remedies and for his compassionate touch and gentle wisdom. Tata knows how to use herbs, teas, and plants to help each one. His wife, Grandmother Nana, is there too, bringing delicious food and humor to help Tata’s patients heal. A glossary with herbal remedies is featured at the end of the book, which includes useful information about each plant, plus botanically correct drawings. Aaron le pidió a su abuelo Tata que le enseñara sobre los remedios curativos que usa. Tata es un miembro del vecindario con antiguedad y respeto. La gente acude a él todo el tiempo por sus remedios calmantes y por su toque compasivo y su suave sabiduría. Tata sabe cómo usar hierbas, tés y plantas para ayudar a cada uno. Su esposa, la abuela Nana, también está allí, trayendo comida deliciosa y humor para ayudar a los pacientes de Tata a sanar. Al final del libro presenta un glosario con remedios herbales, que incluye información útil sobre cada planta además de dibujos botánicamente correctos.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
4,132
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~549L
Themes & topics
Books about grandparentsBooks about nature remediesBooks about childhoodBooks about cultural traditionsBooks about families
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174192
Publication
Published
May 5, 2015
First published
April 7, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781935955894

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