Dona Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Title: Dona Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Author: Mora, Pat

Illustrator: Raul Colón

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Year 2005

Comments

This is the 2006 Pura Burpre winner for Illustration and received an honor for the narration. This book deserved those awards. The text is great and matches the story of the illustrations perfectly. Dona Flor is a giant woman with a kind heart. She does everything possible to help her neighbors in their times of need. One day there is the loudest roar. The villagers are frightened and positive that it was a giant puma. Dona Flor solves their issue and everyone lives happily ever after. I know it sounds hokey but you really need to read and experience it yourself. The mystery of the puma is for you to figure out.