Grandpa Lolo's Navajo Saddle Blanket: La Tilma de Abuelito Lolo

By Nasario García

Book Overview

Winner of the 2012 Southwest Book Award from the Border Regional Library Association

Awarded Second Place for Best Children's Fiction Picture Book in the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

Grandpa Lolo lives on a ranch in northern New Mexico. When he buys a black-and-white horse named Zorrillo (skunk) from Manuelito Yazzie, a Navajo who lives in a hogan in Torre n, Manuelito throws a tilma, a beautiful Navajo saddle blanket, into the deal. And so begins a beautiful friendship.

This bilingual tale offers an authentic slice of life in the multicultural West and will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.

"This is a lovely story, told simply and with great charm, a tale for children of all ages, including me. Its message? Somos todos amigos. We're all friends."--John Nichols, author of The Milagro Beanfield War

"An endearing and educational children's book about friendship. Told in a simple and gentle and entertaining way, this story is also about the rich customs and mores of both the Navajo Indian and Hispanic traditions in New Mexico."--Francisco Jim nez, author of The Circuit

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826350798
• ISBN13: 9780826350794
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Unm Press
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7