The Tortilla Factory

By Gary Paulsen

Book Overview

In clear and eloquent language, Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life--from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till the black soil, operate the clanking machinery of the factory, and drive the trucks that deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow seeds. With Ruth Wright Paulsen's expressive paintings, The Tortilla Factory brings forth the poetry and beauty of a simple way of life. "This title is beautiful to look at, and will also fit nicely into units on food, regional culture, art, and many other topics."-- School Library Journal

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152016988
• ISBN13: 9780152016982
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Teacher Book

This book works very well for teaching human, natural and capital resources to third graders. We read the book aloud, and then went back and categorized all the resources used to make a tortilla.

HONORING THE CYCLE OF LIFE

Simply but movingly Gary Paulsen honors the cycle of life. Beginning with the earth, the seeds, and then the plants, he traces the making of flour and then bread. Thirty-two illustrations in ripe harvest colors add a richness to his story.

A lovely story

I found this at our local library and it's one of my 3 year old son's favorite books. I've now bought a copy because he knew it by heart after we returned our library copy. I've read other Gary Paulsen books and have enjoyed them as well, but this simple story with it's beautiful illustrations is one of our family favorites.