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Abuela's Weave Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Castaņeda, Omar S. (Author), Sanchez, Enrique O. (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1880000202     ISBN-13: 9781880000205
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2013
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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
Age Level: 5-8
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3
Lexile Measure: 960 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 7.79" W x 10" L (0.26 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/13/1995
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 17701
Reading Level: 5.2   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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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.

 
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