Tía María's garden
Ann Nolan Clark
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Tía María's garden
by Ann Nolan Clark, Ezra Jack Keats
Published
1963
Publisher
Viking
Pages
47
Description
"Tia Maria's Garden" is about a child's visit to his aunt's. The reader quickly discovers that Tia Maria's garden is the Sonoran Desert, which lies just beyond the home. Walking around, the youngster sees saguaros, chollas, jackrabbits, washes and prickly pear cacti. The book is beautifully written and can be appreciated by third graders and up. The author was well up to the task of writing this book. A New Mexico resident, Ann Nolan Clark (Newbery Award winner) had already published books on the desert. The text is written as poetry. While the language is poetic, the book also instructs the reader on what's out in the desert. It inspires the reader to explore wild places. In this respect, a comparison can be made with Byrd Baylor's "Desert Voices" and "The Desert Is Theirs." This was initially published the same year that the illustrator (Ezra Jack Keats) won the Caldecott Medal for "The Snowy Day." The illustrations are simple pencil drawings. Despite being created by two of the greats of their day, "Tia Maria's Garden" is out-of-print and mostly forgotten. It is the illustrations that date the title. In this respect, "Tia Maria's Garden" may best be appreciated by those with an interest in vintage desert books.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tía María's garden?
This edition of Tía María's garden has approximately 47 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Tía María's garden?
For most readers, Tía María's garden typically takes between 59m and 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 11,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 11,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Tía María's garden?
The estimated word count for Tía María's garden is approximately 11,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Tía María's garden?
Tía María's garden was written by Ann Nolan Clark, Ezra Jack Keats.
When was Tía María's garden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1963. The original work may have been published on a different date.