Dona Flor is a giant woman that lives in a tiny village where she has many friends. One day her neighbors hear a horrifying noise that sounds like a big animal just outside their village. They become terrified and tend to stay hidden in their homes. With the help of her animal friends, Flor sets out to find the source of the horrifying noise. She soon finds and shares with her friends that there is nothing to be scared of.
Side Note: The text of this book occasionally introduces a few Spanish words and phrases throughout the book. With the help of context clues, one can easily figure out the meaning of these words. This book would be a good way to show students that there are other languages.
After reading this tall tale to the class, I would have them imagine that they are a giant person with tiny animal and village friends. I would prompt them to use their imagination and create their own tall tale. Once they have finished writing, I would have them draw and color a picture to help illustrate their tall tale. Each student will then share their tall tale with their picture to the class.
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