A little girl’s grandmother teaches her to sew.
Mexico
Materials from Mexico
What The Moon Saw
Fourteen-year-old Clara Luna spends the summer with her grandparents in the tiny, remote village of Yucuyoo, Mexico, learning about her grandmother’s life as a healer, her father’s decision to leave home for the United States, and her own place in the world.
The Aztecs (Myths Of The World)
“A retelling of several key Aztec myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the Aztecs”–Provided by publisher.
El Maíz (Coleccion Piñata)
This story is about the process of sowing the corn plants.
El Ruido De La Música
When Martucha’s musically talented family comes to visit, she is horrified and frustrated because of all the noise.
Mi Abuelo Es Poeta/ My Grandfather Is Poet (Spanish Edition)
A little girl tries to make her grandfather happy when he becomes sad after hearing from a friend that he is not a good poet after all.
La Montana De Fuego / Hill Of Fire (Reading Rainbow Book)
An easy-to-read account of the birth of Paricutin volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.
Cuckoo
A traditional Mayan tale which reveals how the cuckoo lost her beautiful feathers.
Fiesta Femenina: Homenaje A Las Mujeres A Traves De Historias Tradicionales Mexicanas
Drawing from Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, storyteller Mary Joan Gerson celebrates the courage and resilience of the feminine spirit through the stories of seven extraordinary Mexican women. Maya Christina Gonzalez uses radiant colors in a style reminiscent of famous Mexican muralists to capture the spark behind the stories. A folktale collection that will be enjoyed time and again, this is truly a fiesta for the eyes, the spirit and the heart.
La Nochebuena South Of The Border
In this bilingual version of “The Night before Christmas,” Santa has become Papa Noel and his reindeer have been replaced with eight burros pulling a cart.