The Last Tamale - Hardcover
The Last Tamale - Hardcover
Description
by Orlando Mendiola (Author), Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)
*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection*
Three kids compete in an epic battle for the last tamale at their family's annual tamalada in this vibrant picture book by debut author Orlando Mendiola and celebrated illustrator Teresa Martinez.
It's the best day of the year--tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating tamales all day. But when Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner...
A TAMALE BATTLE!
Round one: Dance Battle. Round Two: Lucha Libre Match. Round Three: Arm Wrestle with Abuelita.
Who will get the last tamale?
A celebration of family, food, and friendly competition, readers will be hungry for The Last Tamale! Perfect for fans of Paletero Man and Friday Night Wrestle Fest.
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