Theme: carnival

Vejigante Masquerader

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Determined to look his best for the upcoming celebration, a young Puerto Rican boy makes a special costume so that he can be a vejigante, or masquerader, in a book that includes a Spanish-English glossary, chants, and instructions for making a vejigante mask.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Primary (ages 6-9), Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » 1 Comment

Jump up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it’s Lily’s big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children’s Carnival. Lily doesn’t want to wait till next year for her chance to jump up in [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment