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Reviewed on February 1, 1999
K-Gr 3 Set in the Mexican village of Patzcuaro, this is the story of a young girl's selflessness and her mother's tenderness. Excited about her birthday, Erandi hopes for a present, but when her mother worries that their fishing net is worn out, the girl fears that they will not be able to afford a gift. The next day, however, the purchase of a yellow dress sets her heart at ease--until her mother takes her to the barber shop where the braids o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More