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Books by Pat Mora | Wonderlit

Books by Pat Mora

13 books · Ages 2–11

Pat Mora writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, exploring themes of latin american culture, celebrating heritage, joy & gratitude.

Standalone Books

Cover of Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

The Southwestern desert comes alive at nightfall through rhythmic, bilingual chants and geometric art that echoes the so

Cover of Tomas and the Library Lady

Tomas and the Library Lady

Tomás, a son of migrant workers, finds solace and adventure in the local library's books after exhausting his grandfathe

Cover of This Big Sky

Lyrical verses capture the sweeping landscapes, unique wildlife, and desert beauty of the American Southwest.

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Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

Gracias/Thanks

Uno, dos, tres (One, Two, Three)

Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

Tomas and the Library Lady

Common Themes

Latin American Culture Celebrating Heritage Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Bilingual Cultural Identity Love & Family

Cover of DoÃ±a Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

DoÃ±a Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

Pat Mora

Dona Flor uses her giant hands to dig rivers and make tortillas as big as rafts, but she must use her cleverness to find

Ages 4–8

Cover of Water Rolls, Water Rises/El Agua Rueda, El Agua Sube

Water Rolls, Water Rises/El Agua Rueda, El Agua Sube

Rhythmic verses in English and Spanish flow across the page to honor the beauty, movement, and life-giving power of wate

Cover of Desert Is My Mother: El Desierto Es Mi Madre, The

Desert Is My Mother: El Desierto Es Mi Madre, The

English and Spanish verses flow together to reveal the desert as a living, breathing provider of spirit, comfort, and no

Cover of Book Fiesta!

For the child who loves stories and needs a vibrant reminder that reading is a bridge connecting different cultures and

Cover of Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico!

Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico!

Celebrate the origins of your favorite foods through playful haiku and cultural history. Perfect for curious eaters disc

Cover of Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers

Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers

Celebrate the deep bonds between children and their mothers or grandmothers through this vibrant bilingual collection of

Cover of Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Ines

Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Ines

For the child who asks a million questions and refuses to stop learning, even when told to focus on other things.

Cover of The Rainbow Tulip

The Rainbow Tulip

For the child who feels caught between two worlds or wonders if it is okay to stand out from the crowd.

Cover of Gracias/Thanks

For the child who needs a gentle nudge to appreciate life's small treasures. This bilingual celebration of daily joys he

Cover of Uno, dos, tres (One, Two, Three)

Uno, dos, tres (One, Two, Three)

For the early learner who loves to count and explore, this vibrant journey through a Mexican market celebrates family lo

This Big Sky

Tomas and the Library Lady

This Big Sky

DoÃ±a Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart

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Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Hello, Tobi!

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Salsa Magic

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Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

What Could Briana Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

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