This dual language, Spanish-English, picture book is a story about a little Puerto Rican girl named Merci. Merci loves "pasteles," the festive holiday dish that her family prepares each Christmas. She loves eating them, and she loves getting together with her family to help prepare them. One year she is so excited about the pasteles that since the day before Thanksgiving Day she begins asking her parents about making them, and continues to ask, and ask, and ask. You'll enjoy sharing this story about family and holiday tradition with children or grandchildren.