Desert Hawk Books

 

Blanca's Feather
La pluma de Blanca

by Antonio Hernández Madrigal
illustrations by Gerardo Suzán

 

Hardcover

10.5" x 9"
32 Pages
English/Spanish text
ages 5-8
fully illustrated in color

Quantity:  $15.95 & S/H  

 

Rosalía began to think about the next day, the Day of St. Francis of Assisi. She couldn’t wait to take her pet hen, Blanca to the chapel.

Saint Francis of Assisi Day is celebrated in Mexico and many other countries, including the United States, each year on October 4. Since the twelfth century, men, women, and children have paraded their newborn farm animals and pets to the local church to receive a blessing that will protect them from disease and predators. In Blanca’s Feather, Antonio Hernández Madrigal weaves together the rituals of this ceremony with the special friendship between a girl and her pet.

Rosalía can’t wait to take her hen, Blanca, to the blessing, but when it’s time to leave for the chapel, Blanca is nowhere to be found. How will Rosalía protect Blanca without the priest’s blessing? In a surprise ending, Rosalía has an idea that keeps Blanca safe.

Richly textured illustrations, done by the winner of the 1999 Theological Award for children's book illustration, bring to life this moving tale that will touch the heart of anyone who has ever cherished a pet.

Recipient of the 2000 Parent's Choice Award, the charming picture book Blanca's Feather is now also presented in a bilingual English/Spanish version.

Antonio Hernández Madrigal lives in Carlsbad, CA.

Gerardo Suzán lives in Mexico.