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The Last Tamale/El

by Orlando Mendiola

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A family tradition, one tamale left

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A family tradition, one tamale left

At the center of this picture book is a familiar family gathering with a playful contest attached: after a day of making and eating tamales, Luis, Jacob, and Letty face off for the final one. The competition unfolds in three rounds—a dance battle, a lucha libre match, and an arm wrestle with Abuelita—giving the story a clear, game-like structure. English and Spanish appear side by side, connecting the family celebration with a bilingual reading experience. Family traditions, food, and friendly rivalry shape the book’s premise.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Bilingual households looking for a picture book with English and Spanish side by side
  • Children ages 4–8 interested in family gatherings, food, and playful contests
  • Families introducing young readers to tamales or a tamalada tradition

Themes

Family traditionsFood and celebrationFriendly competitionBilingual reading

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Book overview

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book about three kids competing in an epic battle for the last tamale at their family's annual tamalada is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa.

It's the best day of the year--tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating tamales all day. But when Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner...

A TAMALE BATTLE!

Round one: Dance Battle. Round Two: Lucha Libre Match. Round Three: Arm Wrestle with Abuelita.

Who will get the last tamale?

In this celebration of family, food, and friendly competition, readers will be hungry for The Last Tamale! Perfect for fans of Paletero Man/ Que Paletero tan Cool! and Friday Night Wrestle Fest.

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