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K-3
Illustrated by
S. Saelig Gallagher.
Young Luisa wants to see her mama smile again. With the help of the staff and customers at the beauty salon where Mama works, Luisa plans a surprise party for her. The oil paint illustrations deftly capture the family and community love in this feel-good story that also stresses the importance of education and includes some humorous touches.