Cross The Little Red Hen with a burro and his friends and you get a humorous Southwestern retelling of a childhood favorite, Burro finds it hard to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Young children will love the repetition; older children will enjoy the book's many puns. In addition to its Southwestern "flavor," the delightful story imparts an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made. A Spanish/English matching activity and a simple recipe for making tortillas are included in the "For Creative Minds" section. All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources at www.SylvanDellPublishing.com, including the "For Creative Minds" sections and additional teaching activities. The "For Creative Minds" Section feature the following activities: Corn: From Plant to Table A "How Many Ways We Eat Corn" Activity Making Tortillas: A Recipe A Spanish/English Vocabulary Matching Activity