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A cute little story about hard work and family. Cute pictures and a look into another culture.

Such a sweet story for young families who love the importance of food, tradition and bonding. The art was simplistically cute and whimsical. A good story for classrooms at the elementary grade levels.

Books about family always get me in the feels. Isabel loves cooking for her family and the story is about her “famous” tacos first for family and then selling them on the street for extra money. When offered a chance at riches, the storyline makes it clear that Isabel values her family above everything else. Good family values. The illustrations were not my personal style.
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What a great book about diversity and the power of family. I loved the illustrations and the bright colors used; they are really attention-grabbing and would be great for a younger reader. I also love that this was based on a true story. It was very inspiring and I loved reading it for review.

Sweet story about a Mexican family and cherished values of home and family. Mama enjoys making yummy tacos, which her two young sons sell at a neigborhood stand. One day, a man in a fancy black suit buys the delicious tacos and has an idea. He know a way for the family (and himself) to get rich. He envisions a booming taco business, which wiill cause Mama to work all day (and give up the time with her boys). Eventually, the business will grow so large and prosperous that she can retire and return to the enjoyable life she has now. What does mama do? She doesn’t take the offer of the man in the black suit. A glossary of Mexican culinary terms appears in the back of the book. Colorful, engaging illustrations enhance the tale.

This book is based on a true story of a couple named Isabel and Poncho, owners of Ponchos Mexican Food in Arizona. The book is written by their grandson who is now in charge of two restaurants. The fact that the restaurants are still very popular destinations is a testament to the awesome food that they are yet serving up to their demanding public.

It is an inspirational story of a gifted woman's dreams and how with her family's help were made a reality. The book explains that food is very social and it brings families, neighbours and even strangers together around a table eating their favourite dishes. It points out that family love and values are more important than money or success in life and shares how an entire community steps forward to support and encourage this very talented chef to help make her dreams come true.

The book underscores that hard work pays off and the strong love of a family that works together can leave a lasting legacy for many generations to come.

Isabel is a fabulous taco maker and loves to cook for her family. People come from all around and line up to buy them. One day a very wealthy man appears and tastes the fruit of her labour. He is beside himself with joy as his tastebuds have a party in his mouth. He gets himself invited to Isabel's home to talk to her about opening up a restaurant so she can share her cooking expertise mainstream. She can them franchise her restaurant many times over thus making lots of money from her taco sales. Of course he wants to be part of that deal and wants to become more rich too.

Isabel listens politely and intently to all he has to say and then makes a decision that sits well with her own heart. She decides that she only wants to be with her family... something she values above all else. No amount of money or prestige can ever substitute the love and happiness she receives by cooking just for them.

The illustrations are whimsical and a celebration of detail and colour. I really like them. This is a wonderful life lesson to pass on to those who read the book. Families are top priority and should be protected and coveted dearly. No amount of money is worth losing your family over. They are priceless. I highly recommend it.

the taco stand talks about what is important. It actually made me think about why we are always aiming for bigger goals if it doesn't serve any ultimate purpose towards happiness or fulfilment. A great lesson to learn early.

Loosely based on a true story, the plot of the storyline clearly intimates that being wealthy beyond imagination does not necessarily hold the key to a happy life. The scenes take us on a gentle stroll to a family that is happy in their own skin nestled in the heart of Arizona.

In the American southwest, Isabel was married to Pancho and had two little boys, Ralphie and Georgie. To them, they had everything they would ever want. When it came to cooking, Isabel was in a class all her own. She stood head and shoulders above all. Illustrated with lovely drawings the story relays the meaning of life as felt by one down-to-earth woman, mother and wife.

I send my thanks to NetGalley and Toodaloo Publishing Company for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Taco Stand by Tim Vasquez is a wonderful story about food, family, dreaming big, and leaving a legacy. The Taco Stand is based on the real life story of Isabel and Poncho, owners of Ponchos Mexican Food in Arizona.

What I love most about this book is the fact that it's written by their grandson who is currently running both restaurants. I love stories with a personal touch, this is a wonderful way to honor his grandparents legacy.

Food brings people together. It brings families, and strangers together and fosters a sense of community. Great food creates memories, stories, and if your lucky enough a long lasting legacy.

This is an inspirational story of one womans dreams and how she made them a reality.

Isabel enjoys preparing food for her family. She even makes extra tacos her children can sell to passers-by on the street. One day a man in a business suit visits the taco stand, making Isabel a business proposal. Will she take him up on the offer or choose to spend time with her family? I loved the message the book conveyed. Money cannot buy happiness. The illustrations were colorful, fitting the book. The book contains a glossary of Mexican food terms. I received an electronic copy from the publisher through NetGalley with the expectation of an honest review.

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*sighs*I just, I just didn't like this one very much. The story was quite fun at times (and made me hungry at a few parts), but I was also not that happy with it. Especially the ending. It just ended like that, and I frankly thought she would pick x, but given the afterword she went for y? The choice she didn't entirely liked? I am so so confused. But OK. Sure. Maybe I am just too tired for this book.

The art just wasn't my favourite, I have had times I just wanted to stop reading. Yes, really. It had its charm I guess, but yeah, not what I liked.

What is it about? The woman in this story LOVES making tacos, and makes her family happy with it, but then she gets an offer from a very shady guy, who I found way too creepy and I just wanted him away. Come on, can't you see the woman is uncomfortable?

I liked the glossary, though I would have loved to see a recipe for some tacos.

All in all though, I just wasn't that into it. Such a shame. :(

Lovely story about the importance of family. Good read for grade schoolers. Did not care much for the illustrations however. The title was pretty cool though, love the duality of the word Stand! Cute!

This is the old story of the fisherman and the businessman, except now it's a woman who makes tacos and a man who wants to turn her into a hard-working franchise owner, who can relax in years and years after she's retired. So, sort of a lesson-teaching story in that regard. Oddly enough though, the afterword explains that the woman this is based on DID open a full-service restaurant which her children eventually turned into a franchise with numerous locations, so I'm not sure how that tracks with the lesson of the story, which ends with Isabel deciding to just make a few extra tacos every day so her sons can sell them, and continue to savor life the rest of the day.

Fantastic story about the power of family. Isabel loves cooking for her family and, with her sons' help, sells her famous tacos on the street to help buy clothes and food for the family. People line up hoping to get some of her tacos. A wealthy man samples the tacos and tries to persuade her to open restaurants and franchises with him. She is polite and listens to him, but there is only one place she wants to be. The illustrations are cute, but did take a little getting used to.

Cute story about a mother's cooking that transforms a family life and creates a restaurant legacy for multiple generations

Thought was cute children's book. Little shorter than expected and seemed rushed. The illustrations were colorful.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for copy to read and review.