Big Moon Tortilla is set in a Tohono O’odham village in southern Arizona.  Marta loses her homework and breaks her glasses but her grandmother cheers her up with wise words and a handmade tortilla!  The author, Joy Cowley, is a prolific and creative writer.  The Lending Library has over 40 of her titles, most of which are both low level and  very fun!  After checking out Big Moon Tortilla, try Mrs. Wish-Washy or the Meanies.  Search for Cowley in the Lending Library online catalog for a list of Joy Cowley’s available books.

 Big Moon Tortilla is Fountas and Pinnell level M.