What can you do with a rebozo? The young, female narrator of this story shares the culturally and personally significant activities in her life using her Mama’s rebozo, or large scarf. With this simple piece of cloth she finds strength, energy, superhero powers, comfort, warmth and love. Award Winning Mexican-American poet Carmen Tafolla draws readers in to this fun expression of Mexican culture using catchy rhymes and an upbeat childlike tone. The rich acrylics of seasoned illustrator Amy Córdova further engage the reader as they subtly incorporate Spanish language, traditional dress, style, and dance in a non-stereotypical way. While this simple story introduces a unique culture to readers, the everyday situations portrayed in the story can appeal to readers from all backgrounds and make them think of similar objects in their own lives. This is a great tool for story times and multicultural units. Highly Recommended.
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