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Manuela's Gift
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5 out of 5
Based on 2 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
More than anything, Manuela wants a new yellow party dress for her birthday. But times are hard for her family and what she gets instead is her Mama's blue dress cut and resewn to fit her. Disappointed, she lays down under the pinata Papa has hung for her party and begins to dream that it is filled with new dresses. She also dreams that the pinata holds eggs for Mama to cook, rain for Papa's thirs... More
Book Information
PublisherChronicle Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelBaby to Pre-K
# of Pages32
ISBN-100811820858
ISBN-13978-0811820851
Publication Date03/01/1999
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About Kristyn Estes (Author) : Kristyn Estes is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Kristyn Estes include Manuela's Gift.
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About Claire Cotts (Illustrator) : Claire Cotts is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Claire Cotts include Manuela's Gift.
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