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Clara's Frijoles

by Hortencia Garcia

20 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #05-2612; ISBN 1-4120-7716-8; US$9.20, C$10.58, EUR7.56, £5.29

This book allows readers to experience how tradition, food and love can create memories to be cherished forever. It also explains that old cliché, "there is nothing like home cooking." It might even get families cooking more!

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About the Book

This book is based on a true story. It is a story of a family who shares in the joys of spending time together and eating "frijoles" or beans. Clara, the main character, remembers how her parents homemade beans tasted so delicious! Her father and mother used to joke and say "who do you love more... your Mother or your Father?" Nobody knew what to say? So they would always respond and say, "frijoles." Then they would all laugh. Every time Clara remembers, it warms her heart and her stomach!

Tradition, family and love are at the center of this book. It tells a story about Clara's family and her frijoles, but it can very well be anyone's story. The family can be a single parent family or anyone who is a parent and who lovingly looks after young ones. The food can be spaghetti, fried chicken or any food that a parent cooks to provide nourishment for those they love. It all comes from the same place... love.

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About the Author

Hortencia was born in East Los Angeles, California and raised with eight older siblings. Now she lives in Chino Hills, California with her husband and three boys. For a time she taught bilingual third grade until she decided to stay home with her own children. Now, she tutors and substitute teaches part time. On her spare time she enjoys jogging and writing. She wrote Clara's Frijoles as a result of her boys encouragement. Beans have now become a favorite part of her own family meals.

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