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Frida Maria: A Story of the Old Southwest
Date of Publication: ISBN: Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Date(s) Used: Mar. 2000 Synopsis:
A young se?orita's mother, distressed at her youngest daughter's tomboyish ways, tries to teach her to act like a fine lady in time for the big fiesta. Finally, novice seamstress Frida Mar?a transforms her party dress into frilly jodphurs and then wins the fiesta's high-stakes horse race.
Discussion topics: To be posted soon ... Craft ideas: To be posted soon ... *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book! |
