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Books del Sur curates Latin America Spanish-language literature to support dual language curriculum.
Books del Sur curates Latin America Spanish-language literature to support dual language curriculum.

Hablando Con Madre Tierra/Talking with Mother Earth

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La piel de Tetl es morena, sus ojos son negros y su cabello es largo. Es diferente a los otros niños, cuyas burlas lo hieren profundamente, dejándolo confundido y asustado. Pero la abuela de Tetl conoce las antiguas enseñanzas de sus antepasados ​​aztecas y cómo veían la tierra como viva con un significado sagrado. Con su ayuda, aprende a escuchar las montañas, el viento, el maíz y las piedras. El viaje de Tetl desde la duda de sí mismo hasta la orgullosa aceptación de su herencia náhuatl se cuenta en una serie de poderosos poemas, bellamente expresados ​​tanto en inglés como en español. Las vívidas ilustraciones celebran los poderes redentores de la naturaleza y ofrecen un complemento perfecto para la conmovedora historia.

 

Tetl’s skin is brown, his eyes are black, and his hair is long. He’s different from the other children, whose taunts wound him deeply, leaving him confused and afraid. But Tetl’s grandmother knows the ancient teachings of their Aztec ancestors, and how they viewed the earth as alive with sacred meaning. With her help, he learns to listen to the mountains, wind, corn, and stones. Tetl's journey from self-doubt to proud acceptance of his Nahuatl heritage is told in a series of powerful poems, beautifully expressed in both English and Spanish. Vivid illustrations celebrate nature’s redemptive powers, offering a perfect complement to the poignant story.

Author: 

Jorge Argueta

Illustrator: Lucia Angela Perez

Reading Grade Level: K - 1ST, 1ST - 2ND, 2ND - 3RD

Type of Spanish Book: Bilingual

Type of Book: Picture

Genre: Non-Fiction

Pages: 32

Size: 9 x 9.5 in

Cover: Hard Cover

Year Published: 2006