Big Bushy Mustache

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Its almost Cinco de Mayo, and Rickys class is going to put on a play to celebrate the festive Mexican holiday. When asked to choose his costume, Ricky picks a big, bushy mustache, just like his dads. Hes tired of everyone telling him he looks like his mother. After all, hes a boyhe wants to look like his Papi. Although hes supposed to leave it in school, Ricky wears the mustache home, reveling all the way in how grownup it makes him feel. But by the time he gets there, the mustache is gone, and Ricky dreads having to tell his teacher what happened. Lucky for him, his Mama and Papi have a plan. Ricky is delighted the next morning when his Mama hands him a new big, bushy mustachefresh from the smiling face of his cleanshaven Papi! With humor and tenderness, Soto evokes a warm celebration of both the beloved tradition of Cinco de Mayo and the strong bonds of love between father and son.

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