A Guatemalan story about intergenerational trust, love, and independence, this book introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the story of a little girl selling her grandmother’s beautiful weaving at the public market. Illustrated throughout with paintings of authentic Guatemalan scenery, giving life to the country’s radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

Related: Guatemala, Latin America, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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• ISBN: 9781880000007
• Authors: Castaneda, Omar S.; Sanchez, Enrique O
• Illustrator: Sanchez, Enrique O.
• Published: 1993, Lee & Low Books
• Themes: Books, Children, Culture, family relationships, Grandmothers, independence, Life, Love, painting
• Descriptors: Guatemala, Latin America, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction
• No. of pages: 32