Author : Omar
S. Castaneda, Illustrator :
Enrique O. Sanchez
Preschool - 2nd Grade
El tapiz de abuela
Abuelas Weave
El
tapiz de abuela, Softcover, Spanish, Book, Omar S. Castaneda,
Enrique O. Sanchez,
Preschool - 2nd Grade,
9781880000113, $8.95
Abuelas
Weave, Softcover,
English, Book, Omar S. Castaneda,
Enrique O. Sanchez,
Preschool - 2nd Grade,
9781880000007, $8.95
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Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Parents' Choice Award Honoree
Notable Children's Books, Smithsonian Magazine
A girl in Guatemala learns about family tradition and trust from her grandmother.
Esperanza's Abuela, her grandmother, is unmatched in her skill in weaving traditional Mayan
tapestries. She has shared her gift with her granddaughter, and now they plan to
sell their goods at the market. However, the birthmark on Abuela's face may
scare customers away. So Esperanza must cope with the city streets and find
buyers alone.
This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with
authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape
and bustling city streets.
Listen
to Vienna Rose read Abuela's Weave to you. A marvelous example of
the magical encounter between a child and books that we wish for all children.
"The story centers on showing respect for our elders, an appreciation of the extended family and the importance of learning folk arts that have been passed on through generations. Young Latinos will see their own family's reverence for abuelitas (grandmothers) validated in a story in which the old and familiar clearly triumph over the "new and improved." –SAN FRANCISCO CHRONCILE
"An excellent first showing...The relationship is warm and the many authentic details are vividly described. Handsome, appealing, and sure to be useful." –KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Castañeda’s rich narrative effectively evokes the harmonious way of life of many Indian communities in Latin America.... A book to be read independently and enjoyed by all children." –SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"The strength here lies in the wealth of cultural detail presented almost unobtrusively within a story that will appeal to young listeners." –BOOKLIST
"Authentic
cultural details enrich both the text and the pictures in this unusual story of
a child's first step toward pride and self-sufficiency." –Cooperative
Children's Book Center (CCBC)
"An authentic story of weaving and family life in Guatemala." –SACRAMENTO BEE
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