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xii, 112 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
Description
"A retelling of traditional folk tales that originate from Mexico and Central America. They reflect the pre-Colombian, Mesoamerican worldview, and include characters like Quetzalcoatl and trickster figures like coyote. A few of the tales are contemporary and seem to originate from Nahuatl-speaking descendants of the Aztecs"--Provided by publisher.
24) Nacho y Lolita
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40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 24 cm
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Español
Description
A very rare pitacohi bird falls in love with a swallow and plucks his colorful feathers to transform dry, barren San Juan Capistrano into a haven of flowers and flowing water.
25) Ancient night
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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"Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
Description
When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.
Hay una leyenda mexicana que cuenta cómo apreció la flor de Nochebuena, gracias al desinteresado regalo de una niñita al Niño Dios.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Retells, in parallel English and Spanish text, the traditional Hispanic American tale of a proud and beautiful woman who, in a fit of jealousy, commits a terrible act and then cannot stop weeping for it, even after she is dead.
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4 videodiscs (183 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Español
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"Mexico's traditional folktales are brought to life through the spirited renditions of charming marionettes. The narrator of the series, a jovial possum, relates the stories to his friend the owl. The fables originate from Aztec, Mayan, or Christian sources and are a fusion of the history, mythology and indigenous culture of Mexico"--Container.
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English
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"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
33) Miguel's music
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Miguel loves music, but his family says it is not allowed. Will he ever change their minds?"--Page 4 of cover.
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ix, 60 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
Description
Una serpiente le enseña a un mapache el valor de la cooperación. Una golondrina y un roble comparten una amistad a través de la distancia y el tiempo. Un tlacuatzín y la luna comparten historias durante la noche. Dentro de este libro se hayan cuentos de aves y bestias, sol y luna, plantas y peces--todos con sabiduría para compartir y enseñanzas que impartir.
A snake teaches a raccoon the value of cooperation. A swallow and an oak tree share...
37) México barbaro
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1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Español
Description
Ocho directores mexicanos se unen para traer cuentos de las tradiciones y leyendas mexicanas más brutalmente impactante a la vida.
Eight Mexican directors unite to bring tales of the most brutally shocking Mexican traditions and legends to life.
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