El Verde De Mis Sueños (Dreams of Green)
Un Cuento De La Tradición De Los Tres Reyes Magos
$41.80
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2023
Summary
In this Spanish edition of Dreams of Green: A Three Kings’ Day Story, a girl and her family discover new ways to celebrate their Puerto Rican heritage in Ohio.
International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention
In this Spanish edition of Dreams of Green: A Three Kings’ Day Story, a girl and her family discover new ways to celebrate their Puerto Rican heritage in Ohio.
It’s eleven days after Christmas and Lucia yearns to be in lush Puerto Rico celebrating Dia de los Reye…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662620393 |
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| ISBN-10: | 166262039X |
| Author: | Mariel Jungkunz, Mónica Paola Rodriguez |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 442g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 226mm x 286mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
★ “A lovely tribute to El Día de los Reyes (Three Kings’ Day) and how traditions aren’t tied to a place but to those who celebrate them…This poignant picture book presents the traditions associated with Latin American celebrations of Epiphany Day (January 6) wrapped in the story of a little girl adjusting to life on the mainland. Rodriguez’s majestic spreads alternate between the emerald green scenes in Puerto Rico and the colder but still beautiful snow scenes of Ohio. The language has a nostalgic tinge, worshipful of the island and reverent of the religious and cultural holiday. Back matter includes explanation of the holiday, its basis in the Bible, and how countries all over the world honor it. A beautiful package, this special book belongs on all Spanish-language and holiday shelves.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“A comforting holiday story about sustaining tradition while making room for new beginnings.”—Kirkus Reviews
“As Lucía yearns for the country left behind…the holiday reassures the protagonist that their connection to their home country and culture is far from lost. Rodríguez’s digital art juxtaposes the landscapes of Puerto Rico and Ohio throughout. “—Publishers Weekly
Mariel Jungkunz
Mariel Jungkunz is a former journalist and a graduate of the LasHermanas mentorship program for unpublished Latinx kidlit writers at Las Musas Books. Originally from Puerto Rico, she currently resides in Ohio, where she works as an editor for dictionary.com.
Monica Rodriguez has a BFA in Fine Art from Savannah College of Art and Design and works primarily with picture book illustration and character design.
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