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A young Mexican girl named Corina is having a birthday, and her grandmother is helping her make a flower crown from the flowers in her garden. It is tradition that she first picks flowers to remind her of her family. She then picks flowers that remind her of who she wants to be. That night her grandmother reminds her that like flowers, nothing, including people, can survive far from home, and that she must always remember her family. Her crown loses petals and she takes it off her head, but what will she still feel?
Kemp's story informs us of a very sweet and loving family tradition and the symbolism of the Mexican flower crown. The illustrations are very cute, colorful and eye-catching. There are some Mexican words placed throughout the text. I enjoyed learning about this tradition.
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