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

Doña Flor is a warm and humorous original tall tale set in the American Southwest, following the beloved giant Flor — who lets the village children use her giant flowers as trumpets and her enormous tortillas as rafts. When a mysterious roaring noise frightens her neighbors, Flor sets out with her animal friends to protect the village she loves. Written in English with Spanish words woven throughout, the story celebrates bicultural identity and community. This book is a wonderful choice for students because it introduces bilingual vocabulary in context, models courage and kindness, and offers a joyful entry point into Hispanic folklore traditions.

Publishing Details

Author : Pat Mora

Illustrator : Raúl Colón

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 11.4 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2010

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Traditional Literature

Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month, Community, Humor, Adventure, Animals