A lomo de cuento is a unique series that encourages young readers to explore the geography and culture of fascinating countries as they explore and enjoy oral tradition. This volume about Colombia opens with a story based on Indigenous myths about the jaguar, and on the informational section covers different aspects of Colombia's geography and incredible biodiversity, sports, music, literature, and more. Includes an easy-to-make recipe, an Afro-Colombian nursery rhyme, and an illustrated map.
A lomo de cuento es una serie ΓΊnica que alienta a los jΓ³venes lectores a explorar la geografΓa y la cultura de paΓses fascinantes a medida que exploran y disfrutan de la tradiciΓ³n oral. Este volumen sobre Argentina se abre con el cuento El Coquena y en la secciΓ³n informativa se cubren diferentes aspectos de las regiones de Jujuy y salta, la geografΓa Argentina, la fauna, los deportes, la mΓΊsica y mucho mΓ‘s. Incluye una receta fΓ‘cil de hacer, poemas folclΓ³ricos y un mapa ilustrado.
K-Gr 2-A lushly illustrated folktale with extensive back matter. Inspired by Indigenous Colombian creation myths, this tale begins with el sol's creation of the jungle, mountains, and rivers. When he meets la luna, they fall in love, happily traversing across the wide open sky. Eventually, their love bears a child, the jaguar, who is feared and respected by all the other animals of the Amazon but must prove himself against the rival anaconda. AndricaiΜn's descriptive text, with its natural flow and short length, makes for an ideal bedtime read aloud, while the appealing folk-style illustrations create a timeless feel. The latter half of this slim volume in the "A lomo de cuento" series begins with a map of Colombia featuring illustrated markers for its coffee region, major cities, and notable flora and fauna. The map leads into sections on the nation's biodiversity and Amazonian region where the story of jaguar unfolds, adding context to the origins of the tale and the real-world setting. Other brief sections, including "MontanΜas fascinantes" and "MuΜsica, letras, y arte," provide a broad overview of the literature, music, and other facets of Colombia's rich culture.
VERDICT A multifaceted and informative volume that will enrich folktale and Spanish-language collections. Highly recommended. - School Library Journal
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