Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

written by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colón. (Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, 2005)

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About

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Impregnated with the flavors, smells and folk ways of the American Southwest, Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart is a captivating tall tale. Mora's poetic language brings to life this original and engaging character whose love and concern for her neighbors and friends fills the story with joy.

Awards Won

Title Year
Belpré Medal image Pura Belpré Award

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The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
2006 - Honor(s)