In this Southwestern retelling of a childhood favorite, Burro finds it difficult to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. "For Creative Minds" section includes a Spanish/English glossary and a simple recipe for making tortillas.

The concept is simple: you cut a slit in a tortilla and then top each quadrant with a different ingredient, then, you fold the tortilla over on itself and toast it, fry it or just eat it as is! There's never been a simpler way of creating a tasty, nutritious meal in a matter of minutes. Whether you're looking for a filling breakfast, lunch to go, or quick fix dinner; this book has you covered.

What is a tortilla? A round, thin "pancake" of unleavened corn dough (not including in this book the wheat-flour tortillas of northern Mexico) that has been prepared and eaten in Mexico from the earliest times until the present day. This is not meant to be a "compleat" or definitive book encompassing all the regional variations of the taco and enchilada ad infinitum, but a small selection from the hundreds of versions both known and rare. It is a...

Juan Carlos discovers that, with the right touch, he can transform some special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.

Tells of the many ways to enjoy tortillas.

While learning to make tortillas on her seventh birthday, Magda tries to make perfectly round ones like those made by her grandmother but instead creates a variety of wonderful shapes.

When Marta ruins her homework and breaks her glasses, Grandmother soothes her with an ancient story and one of her delicious tortillas.