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Whiskers, Tails & Wings: Animal Folktales from Mexico
58 pp.
| Charlesbridge |
August, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-1-58089-372-5$16.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Fabricio VandenBroeck.
This collection features traditional animal folktales of five lesser-known groups of Mexico's indigenous people: the Seri, Tarahumara, Huichol, Triqui, and Tseltal. Each engagingly written tale is followed by informative material on the culture's history, customs, and traditions. Extensive running glossaries of Spanish words and local expressions are helpful. Vivid folk-art paintings enliven the stories. Websites. Bib., ind.