ICCAL » United States of America http://wowlit.org/catalog Browse our collection of literature Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:54:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Red Ridin’ In The Hood: And Other Cuentos http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780374362416/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780374362416/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:04:43 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780374362416/ Eleven classic tales are retold with an injection of Latino culture, providing a twist on the traditional forms while sustaining a freshness all their own. The title story, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood,” moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters the menacing wolf in a thumping Chevy lowrider. Some stories are set in the Mexican countryside; in “Belleza y La Bestia,” the beautiful heroine is a defender of the Revolution and teaches the beast about the righteousness of the freedom fighters. “El Día de los Muertos,” a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, takes place in the time of the Aztecs and casts Orpheus as the feather-maker Nochehuatl.

These and the other cuentos in this book are further brought to life by abundant illustrations, by turns comical and poignant.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780374362416/feed/ 0 Same, Same but Different http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780805089462/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780805089462/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:18 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780805089462/ Pen pals Elliott and Kailash discover that even though they live in different countries–America and India–they both love to climb trees, own pets, and ride school buses.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780805089462/feed/ 0 A Summer’s Trade http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781893354715/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781893354715/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781893354715/ Tony saves all his summer job money to buy the beautiful saddle at the trading post, but when his grandmother becomes ill after pawning her valuable bracelet to help Tony’s uncle, Tony is faced with a difficult decision.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781893354715/feed/ 0 The Unbreakable Code http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873589178/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873589178/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873589178/ John’s mother is geting married and he has to leave the reservation. John’s grandfather tells him he has the special unbreakable code to take with him. This story portrays the quiet pride of a Navajo code talker as he explains to his grandson how the Navajo language, faith and ingenuity helped win World War II.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873589178/feed/ 0 A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780822576440/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780822576440/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780822576440/ This story reveals the life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780822576440/feed/ 0 The Fire Stealers http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772138/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772138/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772138/ Tells how several animals failed in their efforts to steal fire for the Hopis, but eventually Vulture succeeded.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772138/feed/ 0 The Mouse Couple http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873584739/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873584739/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873584739/ A mouse couple, in search of the mightiest husband for their daughter, approach the sun, the clouds, the wind, and a butte, before the unexpected victor finally appears.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780873584739/feed/ 0 Ten Little Rabbits http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780811810579/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780811810579/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780811810579/ Weaving, fishing, and storytelling are all part of this spirited book that celebrates Native American traditions as it teaches young children to count from one to ten. The book’s whimsical illustrations, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, glow with brilliant color and are filled with fascinating detail. Each number introduces a facet of traditional Native American culture, such as Pueblo corn dances or Navajo weaving, and the simple, rhyming text is enhanced by a brief afterword on Native American customs. Ideal for storytime or bedtime, this is a book sure to leave children counting rabbits instead of sheep.

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780811810579/feed/ 0 The Magic Hummingbird: A Hopi Folktale http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772046/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772046/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772046/ Malotki & Lacapa, who previously collaborated on THE MOUSE COUPLE, bring this magical HOPI FOLKTALE to life, telling how two children left behind in the drought stricken village of Oraibi, through their creativity & playfulness, influence Muy’ingwa, the god of fertility, to return the land to fruitfulness. EKKEHART MALOTKI, professor of languages at Northern Arizona University, has spent many years working on the preservation of the Hopi language & culture. MICHAEL LACAPA has previously illustrated four children’s books, three of which he also authored. Of APACHE, HOPI & TEWA descent, he has gained inspiration from traditional storytellers & the traditional designs & patterns found in SOUTHWEST basketry & pottery. His illustrations for THE MAGIC HUMMINGBIRD convey the range of experience typical of life in the Hopi mesas, from the dullness of the parched earth to the brilliance of the multicolored corn & the magical hummingbird who delivers the children’s prayers for renewal. THE MAGIC HUMMINGBIRD $15.95 (cloth) plus $3,00 s/h. Order from Kiva Publishing, 102 E. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505/820-7413).

]]> http://wowlit.org/catalog/9781885772046/feed/ 0 Ma’ii and Cousin Horned Toad http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780590453905/ http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780590453905/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:20:44 +0000 Book Importer http://wowlit.org/catalog/9780590453905/ A lazy, conniving coyote take advantage of all his animal cousins until a horned toad teaches him a lesson he never forgets.

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