(3) K-3 Translated by Enríque Lamadríd. Illustrated by Amy Córdova. In this book, originally called Maya's Children: The Story of La Llorona, the father of Chicano literature retells the classic Latino folktale of the woman who cries at night for her children. In Anaya's version, La Llorona is an immortal girl named Marisol who is tricked by Father Time. The new illustrations in this bilingual edition appropriately evoke Mexican folk art.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(3) K-3 Translated by Enrique R. Lamadrid. Illustrated by Amy Córdova. To plead for rain to save her people, young Jade follows a hummingbird to see the mountain spirit. Impressed by her courage, the mountain spirit gives Jade the gift of corn, and Jade prepares and names the first tortilla. Anaya incorporates elements from Mexican legends into his original story. Córdova's swirling folk-art illustrations are richly layered. Glos.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham

(4) K-3 Translated by Enrique Lamadrid. Illustrated by Amy Cordova. When Don Jacobo, a santero, teaches his grandson the art of carving wooden saints, a saint they work on together creates a Christmas miracle. Suitable for reading aloud in English or Spanish, the story is too long but successfully evokes the spirit of community. The illustrations portray the characters with just the right sense of humanity. Glos.

Reviewer: Tim Wadham