The Riches of Rangoberra/Las riquezas de Rangoberra (Bilingual) [Hardcover]

Jane Weber (Author), Rijalynne Saari (Illustrator), Eida de la Vega (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A dutiful handmaiden makes a quilt that becomes the trasure of the kingdom. The story celebrates kindness and community. Full story told in English and Spanish.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-A childless king and queen have set up a contest to select their heir. The person who can bestow the full riches of the kingdom on the outgoing royals will inherit the throne. In archetypal fairy-tale form, the crown goes to the person displaying the greatest internal wealth. Material goods are beside the point. The narrative style, though ponderous, is readable in English, but a moderate disaster in Spanish, with odd circumlocutions and confusingly literal translations. The acrylic paintings enhanced with texturing are arresting, and the use of a parchmentlike background and small medallion inserts for separating English and Spanish text makes for an attractive page layout. A one-page glossary lists 10 words in English with the Spanish equivalent-quite unnecessary and adding nothing to the book.
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About the Author

Jane Weber is an organic farmer and belongs to the Wisconsin Women's Sustainable Farming Network. She is also a re-enactor (C.E.L.T.S.)at the Bristo Renaissance Faire. She often likes to dress in clothing much like that worn during the Renaissance when she does readings of The Riches of Rangoberra, her first children's book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Raven Tree Press,Csi; Bilingual edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972019219
• ISBN-13: 978-0972019217
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Payoff of Living a Good Life, November 3, 2002

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sheila shane (milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Riches of Rangoberra/Las riquezas de Rangoberra (Bilingual) (Hardcover)

Ms. Weber weaves subtle morality throughout this intriguing fariy tale. Aimed at both adults and children, The Riches of Rangoberra tells an entertaining and sentimental story of the timeless wisdom regarding living a good life.

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight to read, January 11, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Riches of Rangoberra/Las riquezas de Rangoberra (Bilingual) (Hardcover)

The Riches Of Rangoberra is an imaginative, bilingual fairy tale picture book, presented in both English and Spanish, about a magical kingdom in which good and evil duel, with the enduring message that inner goodness is far stronger and more important than worldly riches. Gorgeously illustrated in full color by Rijalynne Saari, The Riches Of Rangoberra is a delight to read and an especially excellent picture book story specifically written by Jane Weber for young children who are learning to be fluent in either English or Spanish.