Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Blanca's Feather

It's a dragon and a duck reading a book about a chicken
There's a joke here, somewhere


Madrigal, Antonio Hernandez. Blanca's Feather. Flagstaff, Ariz. : Rising Moon, 2000.

Plot: The Feast of Saint Francis is coming. Everyone wants their animals to receive a yearly blessing during the celebration. However, Rosalie's pet chicken, Blanca, is missing. Rosalie fears Blanca may get sick or hurt by coyotes if the bird misses the festival. Desperate to protect her pet, Rosalie brings one of Blanca's feathers to be blessed. The priest complies with her request, which may save more than just Blanca.

Genre: Picture Books, Animals

Reading Level: Grades 1-4

Similar Titles: Minnie Moo and the Mask of Zorro, Henrietta and the Golden Eggs

Personal Thoughts: A brief, cute story about a Mexican tradition. For curious readers, Blanca is Spanish for White. 

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