My Tata's Remedies
Illustrated by:
Aaron, who lives in the American Southwest, has asked his grandfather Tata to teach him about the healing remedies he uses. Tata is a neighbor and family elder. People come to him all the time for his soothing solutions and for his compassionate touch and gentle wisdom. Tata knows how to use herbs, teas, and plants to help each one. His wife, Grandmother Nana, is there too, bringing delicious food and humor to help Tata's patients heal. An herbal remedies glossary at the end of the book includes useful information about each plant, plus botanically correct drawings. Winner Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award.
Language: Spanish,Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Book Awards: Américas Award & Honor Books, Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Themes for Children: Family and Friends, My Body and Hair, Community Helpers, My Neighborhood, Play and Imagination
Genre: Fiction
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press