Puerto Rico (Festivals of the World) [Library Binding]

Erin Foley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997 | Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Festivals of the World

Describes how the culture of Puerto Rico is reflected in its festivals.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5--Two books that feature five major festivals in their respective countries. Puerto Rico presents the Calle San Sebastian festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations that take place during the Las Navidades, and the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares in Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican Day in the United States. Germany describes St. Martin's Day, Karneval, St. Nikolaus Day and Christmas, Oktoberfest, and Walpurgis Night. In both titles, the language is clear, simple, and descriptive, and the bright, colorful photographs correlate well with the texts, although occasionally a caption or the narrative will allude to something that is not depicted. Unfortunately, the organization is poor, as the festivals are not presented in chronological or alphabetical order. The craft activities and recipes that conclude both books are clearly described and include safety warnings. However, the rationale for the choice of the recipe offered is not apparent. Nonessential purchases but possibly of use as supplementary material.

Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836816870
• ISBN-13: 978-0836816877
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,678,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A colorful celebration, August 29, 2002

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This review is from: Puerto Rico (Festivals of the World) (Library Binding)

"Puerto Rico," by Erin Foley, is part of the "Festivals of the World" book series. Geared towards younger readers, the book is richly illustrated with many full-color photographs. Foley includes an overview of Puerto Rico and its people. Other topics covered include patron saints' festivals, the Calle San Sebastian festival, Three Kings Day, the Puerto Rican Day parade in New York City, salsa music, traditional dance, musical instruments, and more.

The book includes a map, glossary, and index. Also included are a recipe for besitos de coco (a kind of sweet) and instructions on making a vejigante mask (a traditional festival mask). The visual appeal of this book is outstanding, and the information in it is, on the whole, well presented.