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Southwest Book Award, Border  Regional Library Association

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Utah Governor’s September Children’s Book-of-the-Month, 2004

Highlighted Reviews

"Cecilia is an irrepresible child; she and her cat gambol through the pages, recalling important moments in this intergenerational relationship … Mora’s simple text exemplifies the best of recent multicultural publishing. An honest, child-centered story."—Horn Book

"Vibrant, detailed cut-paper illustrations portray family warmth and individuality with verve and panache."—School Library Journal

"This warm and joyful story by a Hispanic poet tells of a young girl’s search for the perfect present for her great-aunt’s ninetieth birthday … The final surprise at Tía’s party symbolizes the strong relationship between generations."—Julie Corsaro, Booklist