The Desert Is My Mother

Written by Pat Mora · Illustrated by Daniel Lechon

Discover the desert's hidden gifts and its nurturing embrace.

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32 pages· ~160L

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Bookroo's summary

In a poetic journey, explore the desert's nurturing spirit as it transforms from a barren land to a source of life and comfort. This bilingual picture book beautifully captures the profound connection between people and nature, revealing the desert as a provider of sustenance and solace. What secrets does this vast landscape hold, and how does it sustain life against all odds? Dive into a world where the desert is not just a backdrop but a nurturing force, inviting readers to see beyond the sand and into the heart of nature's embrace.

From the publisher

The first bilingual picture book published under the Pinata Books imprint in 1994, Pat Mora’s ode to the desert is finally available in paperback format. The Desert Is My Mother introduces the partnership of an award-winning poet and a prize-winning painter to create a beautiful poetic and artistic rendition of the relationship between people and nature. Rather than being an expanse empty of life and value, the desert is lovingly presented as the provider of comfort, food, spirit, and life.

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