Grandmother's Adobe Dollhouse [Paperback]

Marylou M. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1990

". . . combines charm, warmth and a keen sense of New Mexico's unique cultural and architectural traditions into one lovely package. . . ."--Charlene Cerny, former director, Museum of International Folk Art

". . . the pronunciations of Spanish words really help kids. The pictures really give the book its charm and you get a better idea about what is written. . . ."--Danielle Arsola, 11-year-old New Mexico student

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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A young boy describes his grandmother's adobe dollhouse giving information about the architecture, art, food, and culture of New Mexico. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: New Mexico Magazine (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937206075
• ISBN-13: 978-0937206072
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,536,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about adobe construction, January 14, 2000

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Walt Hunt (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grandmother's Adobe Dollhouse (Paperback)

This little book, intended for children, shows readers of all ages how an abobe home is built, and what all the components are, including a glossary as you go along. Great little book. All children interested in world cultures should read this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book about SW architecture and culture for any age, July 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Adobe Dollhouse (Paperback)

An educational book for adults and children about the architectural aspects of Adobe construction and SW culture with correct names, pronunciations and explainations of terms such as latillas, santos, luminairas and nichos. It is a description of a real adobe dollhouse in New Mexico. It is a great educational experience.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The hardback is preferable, February 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's adobe dollhouse (Hardcover)

Having lost an older copy of this wonderfully illustrated book, I ordered the paperback, only to be disapointed by the xerox quality of the drawings. This book deserves the hardbound format because the artwork is exceptionally authentic. The poorly copied paperback is not worthy.