Chave's Memories/ Los Recuerdos De Chave [Paperback]

Isabel Delgado (Author), Yvonne Symank (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Leaving behind city life in the U.S. to visit her grandparents in rural Mexico was always an adventure for Chave. Her grandparents' ranch held a world of wondrous surprises for her and her cousins. Tending to the animals, frolicking in nature, exploring the mystical world of traditional storytellers, all this and more was pure magic for Chave.
This bilingual picture book depicts the beauty of life on the U.S.-Mexico border as a gateway to two cultures, and will open children's eyes to two lifestyles, two sets of traditions and customs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an affectionate picture of rural Mexican life." --School Library Journal

"This story lends itself easily to classroom use... the realistic illustrations accompany the text well..." --MultiCultural Review

About the Author

MARIA ISABEL DELGADO is a bilingual education teacher in her native city of Brownsville, Texas. Her first picture book for children, Chave's Memories / Los recuerdos de Chave, is based on her childhood experiences of growing up on the border.

YVONNE SYMANK is a freelance artist specializing in designs for children. A graduate of the University of Houston, Symank has designed a wide range of books, cards, and other products for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pinata Books; Bilingual edition (August 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558852441
• ISBN-13: 978-1558852440
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,544,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)