The bitter tear of an unwanted beggar causes the bread dough in the bakery shop to “sleep,” and the villagers fear it will not rise in time for the festival of the town’s patron saint.
- ISBN: 9781562821838
- Authors: Czernecki, Stefan; Rhodes, Timothy
- Published: 1992 , Hyperion (Juv)
- Themes: Compassion and kindness, Homelessness and poverty, Social action
- Descriptors: Guatemala, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 40