| Folktales of Mexico: Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Traditional Mexican Stories Contributor(s): Neil Philip (Author), Mair, Jacqueline (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1861478577 ISBN-13: 9781861478573 Publisher: Armadillo Music
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: November 2018 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Age Level: 8-12 |
| Grade Level: 3-7 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.1" W x 10.1" L (1.19 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - Chicano - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Features: Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied anthology of fifteen folktales that draw on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico, where classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavour and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches dance at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. Read about a witch that turns seven brothers into seven blue oxen and how a young man, thrown overboard to drown, is rescued by a mysterious shadow. As in the tradition of other folktales from around the world, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. The vibrant, whimsical paintings by Jacqueline Mair are based on Mexican folk art and make these spirited tales just right for storytimes and a perfect introduction to this little known body of folk literature, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves. |
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