Status
Available
Local notes
398.2 Ger
Collection
Publication
Barefoot Books (2001), 64 pages
Description
A collection of folktales from various cultures in Mexico, all focusing on the important roles of women, such as Rosha, a young girl who rescues the sun; the goddess Tangu Yuh; Kesne, a Zapotec princess; and the Virgin Mary.
Awards
Aesop Prize (Prize — 2001)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — Intermediate — 2002)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
64 p.; 10.72 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member tankkss
This book examines different traditional Mexican stories featuring women. It is a collection of folk tales that are very interesting and the illustrations and text both capture the audiences attention. In this book, the text is only in English, however, there are a few sentences that are in
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Spanish, and they add much to the stories. Show Less
LibraryThing member blancaflor
I have recently become enamored with the artwork of Maya Christina Gonzales, and this book contains some wonderful illustrations of the women of mexican folktales. These are illustrations that I would love to display in my classroom.
Like any folktale, these stories are best when read aloud. It
Blancaflor and Mazitlan of the Mountain were great stories, I also enjoyed the story of the woman who was turned into a bird for disobeying her father's wishes.
Like any folktale, these stories are best when read aloud. It
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makes them easier to comprehend. Bewares, some of the mexican names were challenging, even with a pronunciation key.Blancaflor and Mazitlan of the Mountain were great stories, I also enjoyed the story of the woman who was turned into a bird for disobeying her father's wishes.
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Other editions
Fiesta Femenina (Spanish Edition) by Mary-Joan Gerson (Hardcover)
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Pages
64