MAMA
GRACIELA’S SECRET
by Mayra
Calvani
I enjoyed Mayra Calvani’s latest picture book,
“Mama Graciela’s Secret,” illustrated colorfully by Sheila Fein It’s a pleasing
book on many levels. At first I thought the secret in the book was Mama
Graciela’s special recipe for bacalaitos fritos. But soon realized the book was
about another passion of Mama’s; her love for the many cats attracted to her
restaurant for her famous bacalaitos fritos. Then the book became more
important and personal to me.
As a cat and dog lover, I was quite concerned
about Mama’s many, many cats. Children will enjoy the story moving from
everyday, normal life to super, exaggerated storytelling. How will Mama
Graciela handle the problem of oh so many—too many—cats? The solution given in
the end of the book is perfect, satisfying, and inspirational. Highly
recommended for ages 5 to 7.
Information on author Mayra Calvani is at
www.MayrasSecretBookcase.com.
www.MayrasSecretBookcase.com.
Reviewed by:
Penelope
Anne Cole
SLO Night
Writers Golden Quill Non-Fiction Finalist 2017
Tri-Valley
Writers Conference 2017 Prose Award
San Mateo
County Fair Short Story Award 2017
Award Winning
Author of Magical Matthew, Magical Mea,
Magical Mea Goes to School, Magical Max and Magical Mickey, and
Magical Mea Goes to School, Magical Max and Magical Mickey, and
Magical Max and Magical Mickey’s Big
Surprise
In and Out, All ‘Round About –
Opposite Friends
What’s for Dinner? and ¿Qué vamos a comer?
For
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