Gloria Smiled

Amidst the Southwest's geographic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, a covey of quails resides peacefully under the watchful shade of cottonwood trees. But the covey's peaceful existence is shaken when a mysterious sorpresa invades the clearing. Dun dun dunnn . . . Meet Gloria, a spunky and optimistic quail ready to celebrate. Except her friends seem to have forgotten her special day. Undeterred, Gloria decides to throw a last-minute party for her covey. But a warning about a mysterious sorpresa threatens to spoil her plans. Will she uncover the secret of the sorpresa? If Gloria is going to triumph, she will need all the optimism and determination she can muster! You will love this beautifully illustrated modern folk tale about disappointment, courage, and the power of resilience. Gloria Smiled is perfect for Southwest nature lovers and those who enjoy the cultural diversity of The Three Little Javelinas, by Susan Lowell, or the birthday bustle of Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson. At the back of this book is a bonus vocabulary-building glossary complete with Spanish words and flower and plant descriptions. Also, be sure to check out the activity page! This is book three of the collection. Catch the Gloria Smiled video book trailer available on YouTube!