YUM! MMMM! QUE RICO!: Americas Sproutings by Pat Mora

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Bibliography
Mora, P., & López, R. (2009). YUM! MMMM! QUE RICO!: Americas sproutings. New York: Lee & Low Books.
Plot Summary
This wonderful illustrated story contains a collection of haiku poems. They come accompanied by informative text about each food and a fun illustration.
Critical Analysis
This story covers fourteen indigenous foods of the Americas hence the name America’s sproutings. The book contains a short poem of three lines per food type. It comes with informational text on each of the foods as well. The information states history, usage, locations found, growing details, and other facts. It would be a great book for cultural learning for young readers for its descriptive language and expressive illustrations. Pat Mora has created something that celebrates different foods and wonderful symbols of Latin cuisine. The food is showcased by vivid illustrations with no one specific character. The colors are bold and capture the reader’s attention. Rafael Lopez does a wonderful job at illustrating Latin culture. The pictures remind me of Mexican murals. One can see it is consistent with portraying Latin culture through the characters skin color, attire, and background. It is a wonderful book that many Latin students will relate to.
Review Excerpts
Review in Booklist: "This inventive stew of food haiku celebrates the indigenous foods of the Americas."
Review in Book Links: "Mora's descriptive poetry features wonderful word choices and gets it right to the essence of each food...Perfect for sharing as part of the curriculum or just for fun."
Review in School Library Journal: "Teachers will find this a welcome addition to their social-studies units, but it should also win a broad general audience for its inventive, fun-filled approach to an ever-popular topic: food."
Connections
This book could be used as a method for teaching haiku to students.  Other similar books:
Muñoz Ryan, Pam. Esperanza Rising. ISBN 9780439120425  
Deedy, Carmen Agra. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale. ISBN 9781561453993

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