“In this beautifully illustrated children's book, written in both English and Spanish, Lucha Corpi shares some of her most vivid memories of her childhood living in a small tropical town in Mexico with her brother, her parents, and her dear "abuela" (grandmother). She describes the events with such clarity; I was able to actually picture myself there within the story, experiencing the same things she was going through, like getting caught in the rain while sneaking out to hear some of her favorite songs at a local cantina, and hearing her father's voice every night as he sang to her and her brother some of their favorite Mexican songs, as well as Argentinian tangos, Spanish ballads, and bullfighting songs called "pasodobles." I found it particularly interesting how she incorporates into this memorable tale the story of Juan Sebastian, a Mexican revolutionary, whose family her grandmother had known. I believe this is a book that young children will surely enjoy, especially if they are of Mexican heritage, though one doesn't need to be Mexican in order to appreciate it.”
Ophelia R G wrote this review Tuesday, December 30, 2008.
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