This colorful picture book makes Mexico’s history, geography, food, art, festivals, and sports accessible to young readers.
Mexico
Materials from Mexico
Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself
Biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, written as a child’s school report.
The Witch’s Face: A Mexican Tale
Don Aurelio falls in love with a witch who has a beautiful face but fails to heed her special instructions.
The Twenty-Five Mixtec Cats
The inhabitants of a mountain village are suspicious of the twenty-five cats who come to live with their healer, until the cats are able to help lift a curse placed on the butcher.
When The Pigs Took Over
Don Carlos likes to do everything in a big way, but his idea to serve lots of snails in his restaurant nearly destroys the whole village.
Teenage Refugees From Mexico Speak Out
Six teenagers tell about their experiences in immigrating to the United States for the opportunities which elude them in Mexico because of its political and economic instability.
Grandmother’s Song
A Mexican Indian grandmother can feel the fear in her grandaughter’s bones, so she strokes and hugs her to give her courage, dignity, trust, and skill which the grandaughter eventually passes on to her own grandchildren.
Pipiolo And The Roof Dogs
Having seen the guard dogs on the roof in their tight cages on the hot tiles, Lupe and Pipiolo come to feel that it is too horrible an existence and so make a daring plan to set them free in order to give them a chance at a happy life.
Mexico: The People
Looks at Mexico’s Mayan, Aztec, and Spanish heritage, and discusses family life, clothing, religion, farm life, village life, city life, and education.
Mexican Native Dances: Regional Dances Of Mexico
Since remote times, the dance has played an essential part in the life of the Mexican people. The variety of dances executed in Mexico in the present day is incredible–this booklet describes the costumes and history behind fourteen dances.