Rainy Day for Tortas Fritas

· A delightful cultural celebration of food and family: Highlights the tradition of making traditional tortas fritas. A recipe is included in the backmatter!
· Perfect for diverse classroom libraries: Offers a joyful and accessible look at Argentinian and Uruguayan culture.
· A cozy, comforting read-aloud: Ideal for storytimes and discussions about traditions.

Themes for Classroom Learning/Library & Bookseller Displays:
· Cultural Appreciation & Global Perspectives – Introduces children to diverse culinary and family traditions.
· Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – Encourages connections between food, family, and emotions.
· STEM & Cooking in the Classroom – A great tie-in for lessons on measurements and chemistry in baking.
· Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15–October 15
· Food & Culinary Traditions in Literature
· Weather & Seasons in Storytelling
· National Family Literacy Month – November