| Abuela's Weave Revised Edition Contributor(s): Castañeda, Omar S. (Author), Sanchez, Enrique O. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1880000202 ISBN-13: 9781880000205 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 Annotation: A 1993 Parent's Choice Award honoree, this story about the importance of family pride and personal endurance introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the eyes of little Esperanza, who works with her abuela--her grandmother--on weavings to sell at the public market. Full color throughout. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 92071927 |
| Lexile Measure: 960 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 7.79" W x 10" (0.26 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 17701 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets. Esperanza's Abuela, her grandmother, is unmatched in her skill in weaving traditional Mayan tapestries. She has shared her gift with her granddaughter, and now they plan to sell their goods at the market. However, the birthmark on Abuela's face may scare customers away. So Esperanza must cope with the city streets and find buyers alone. This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets. |