Mama Provi and the Pot of Rice - (Reading Rainbow Books) by Sylvia Rosa-Casanova (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mama Provi cooks up big pots of special dishes for her granddaughter, Lucy, when she's sick. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Mama Provi and her granddaughter Lucy live in the same tall apartment building -- Mama Provi on the first floor, Lucy on the eighth. When Lucy has the chicken pox and can't come down to visit, Mama Provi decides to make a trip upstairs with a big pot of her tasty <i>arroz con pollo.</i> But on her way up the seven flights of stairs, she meets a neighbor on every floor. <i>En un dos por tres</i> (in Spanish this means lickedy-split), the chicken and rice are joined by Mrs. Landers's crusty white bread, Señor Rivera's <i>frijoles negros, </i> Mrs. Woo's tea, and more...and Mama Provi arrives at Lucy's door with a tremendous feast!<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Mama Provi and her granddaughter Lucy live in the same tall apartment building -- Mama Provi on the first floor, Lucy on the eighth. When Lucy has the chicken pox and can't come down to visit, Mama Provi decides to make a trip upstairs with a big pot of her tasty arroz con pollo. But on her way up the seven flights of stairs, she meets a neighbor on every floor. En un dos por tres (in Spanish this means "lickedy-split"), the chicken and rice are joined by Mrs. Landers's crusty white bread, Senor Rivera's frijoles negros, Mrs. Woo's tea, and more . . . and Mama Provi arrives at Lucy's door with a tremendous feast!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Booklist</i> A wonderful celebration of food and culture, friends and family.<br><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Rosa-Casanova's first book is a terrific blend of a cumulative tale, a cook's tour of ethnic cuisine, a genuine sense of apartment life, and an unforced display of affection.<br>
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