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Madrigal, Antonio Hernandez

Erandi's Braids

32 pp. | Putnam | February, 1999 | Trade ISBN 0-399-23212-5 $$15.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tomie dePaola. When merchants come to Erandi's Mexican village to buy hair for wigs, they reject Mamá's because it is not long enough. With great trepidation, Erandi offers her thick, rich braids so Mamá can get a new fishing net. This tale of love and sacrifice is based on an actual Mexican practice in the 1940s and 50s. The facial expressions in dePaola's warm illustrations add to the poignancy of the story. Glos.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley

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