Theme: Islands

Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad: Christmas Feasts of the Hispanic Caribbean

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Maricel E. Presilla takes us on a journey through the history of Christmas in the Hispanic islands. As she describes all of the foods of Christmas Day, she tells us about the peoples from around the world who brought their ingredients and recipes to the table. Presilla gives us carefully tested recipes that allow readers [...]

Descriptors: Cuba, Haiti, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Puerto Rico » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Freedom Child of the Sea

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A young man, swimming off the shore of a Caribbean island, is saved from drowning by a mysterious boy who appears from the depths. His body is scarred, yet his face is beautiful, and he leaps and swims as joyously as the dolphins. When the young man tells this to a passing stranger, he in [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment