Josefina Learns a Lesson

Josefina Learns a Lesson is the second book in the Josefina series.

Facts

 * Author: Valerie Tripp
 * Illustrators: Jean-Paul Tibbles
 * First Published: 1997
 * Setting: October in New Mexico

Characters

 * Tía Dolores
 * Josefina Montoya
 * Mamá Montoya
 * Ana Montoya
 * Francisca Montoya
 * Clara Montoya
 * Teresita
 * Papá Montoya
 * Tía Magdalena

Introduced

 * Carmen
 * Miguel

Quick Summary
When all of Papá's sheep drown in a river flood, Tía Dolores comes up with a plan. Josefina, her sisters, and Tía Dolores will weave blankets to trade for more sheep. However, Josefina doesn't know how to weave. And, she doesn't know how to read or write. When Tía Dolores starts teaching Josefina, Clara, Ana, and Francisca to write, the girls are afraid to embrace new traditions, for fear of losing the old traditions of their mother.

Looking Back
The Looking Back section addresses:


 * Schooling in New Mexico
 * Learning to Read in New Mexico
 * Learning to Write in New Mexico
 * Books
 * Rubrics
 * Home Education
 * Faith
 * Songs and Music

Glossary of Spanish Words
In the back of Josfina Learns a Lesson there are three pages listing all the italicized Spanish words used throughout the book. Each entry gives the Spanish word, pronunciation, and definition.

Items associated with Josefina Learns a Lesson

 * Indigo Skirt and Camisa
 * Books and Supplies
 * Picnic Lunch
 * Writing Desk and Stand
 * Josefina Aprende Una Leccion