“A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas” by Pat Mora offers a delightful twist on the classic Christmas song. This vibrant picture book tells the story of a Hispanic family's holiday traditions, blending cultural elements with the familiar verses of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Each day brings unique gifts and experiences, highlighting the joy of family, celebration, and community. With playful illustrations and rhythmic text, the book captures the festive spirit of the season while introducing young readers to the rich cultural heritage of the Latino community. It's a heartwarming celebration of diversity and togetherness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Twelve Days Of Christmas .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Clarion Books .

Pat Mora, poet and author, has written more than thirty children's books. She is a popular national speaker and the founder of the family literacy initiative El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), sponsored by ALA. Mora's books have won numerous awards and honors, and she is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and presented the ALA's 2016 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her website is patmora. com.