Book Review, "The Bakery Lady, La senora de la panaderia," written by Pat Mora

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
    Mora, Pat. 2001. THE BAKERY LADY LA SENORA DE LA PANADERIA.
    Ill. by Pablo Torrecilla. Pinata Books Arte Publico Press. ISBN 1-55885-343-X

2. PLOT SUMMARY
    The Bakery Lady, is a picture book story about a young girl who wants to be a baker. She lives
    above the bakery that her grandparents own. Monica, watches her Abuelo and Abuela work hard
    each day, and she wonders if she can work as hard as them. Monica, is determined to show her
    grandparents she is a hard worker by making lemon cookies, pinata invitations for the party, and
    shopping for everything her family and friends will need for the fiesta.

3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
    Pat Mora's writing about "The Bakery Lady," is a warm filled story of family friends and fun. I
    I enjoy reading about families who love and help each other. I felt this way when reading.
    Pat Mora wants readers to see the love they have for Monica and the love Monica has for her
    grandparents bakery.

    Pat Mora's illustrations are very good in my opinion. I love the colors (pink, yellow, brown,
    orange, red, green) I also like the clothes that they wear while working in the bakery. Abuela and
    Monica wear Mexican dresses. I love Mexican dresses. I also like the expression on their faces.
    I do not see angry or mad expressions.   

  4. REVIEW EXCERPTS
       Latino Literacy Hall of Fame, Second Place, Children's Picture Book Category.
       "Mora has once again succeeded in writing a warm family story that includes information
       about Mexican traditions and celebrations while appealing to the common elements that
       link people across cultures," School of Library Journal.

  5.  CONNECTIONS
       My family is close and helpful towards each other just like the family in "The Bakery
       Lady." Other books related to helpful families:
       Zepeda, Gwendolyn. GROWING UP WITH TAMALES. ISBN 978-1-55885-493-2