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Piñata Books

The Desert is My Mother: El desierto es mi madre

The Desert is My Mother: El desierto es mi madre

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  • Bilingual
  • Hardback
  • Poetry
En este poético libro bilingüe, la galardonada poeta Pat Mora se une a una destacada pintora para explorar el profundo vínculo entre las personas y la naturaleza. En lugar de mostrar el desierto como un lugar vacío, Mora lo personifica como una madre amorosa que ofrece consuelo, alimento y espíritu a quienes lo habitan. Con imágenes vívidas y un ritmo suave, este tributo poético invita a los jóvenes lectores a descubrir la belleza silenciosa del desierto, presentado en textos en inglés y español.

English Translation

The Desert Is My Mother

In this lyrical bilingual picture book, award-winning poet Pat Mora pairs with a celebrated painter to explore the deep bond between people and the natural world. Rather than portraying the desert as barren, Mora personifies it as a nurturing mother—offering comfort, nourishment, and spirit to all who live within it. Blending vivid imagery with gentle rhythm, this poetic tribute invites young readers to see the desert landscape through new eyes, appreciating its quiet beauty and life-giving power in both English and Spanish text.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Grades:

  • Pre-K
  • Grade K
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3

Book Details

Vendor: Piñata Books

Binding: Hardback

Type: Poetry

Copyright: 1994

Publisher: Piñata Books

Genre: Poetry

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Family

Type of Spanish Book: Bilingual

Pages: 32

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Pat Mora
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x .3 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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