The Piņata Maker
by George Anacona


Vocabulary

cone - a solid object that has a flat, round base and that narrows to a point at the top

creating - making a thing that has not been made before

designed - made a first sketch of; planned out; arranged the form and color of

famous - very well known

paste - a mixture used to stick things together

swan - a large, graceful water bird with a long, slender curving neck

fiesta - a festival, especially in a Spanish country or region

mixture - a mixing

piņata - a pot filled with candy, fruit, and small toys

smeared - covered or stained with anything sticky, grassy, or dirty

twine - a strong thread or string made of two or more strands twisted together


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