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Folktales of Mexico

Horse hooves and chicken feet: traditional Mexican stories
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Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied anthology where classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavor and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches dance at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. As in the tradition of other folktales from around the world, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. The vibrant, whimsical paintings by Jacqueline Mair are based on Mexican folk art and make these spirited tales just right for story times and a perfect introduction to this little known body of folk literature.

Author Biography:

About the Author: Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist and poet and loves the art of storytelling in all its forms. Among his many books are Poets of the Inuit, The Adventures of Odysseus, and The Tale of Sir Gawain. His work has won numerous awards, including the Aesop Award of the American Folklore Award and the Literary Criticism Book Award of the Children's Literature Association. The Illustrator: Jacqueline Mair is an artist well-loved for her vivid and atmospheric work. She has held solo shows, including in Mexico City, the USA, India and Great Britain. Her many books include Folktales of America, and Indian Folk Tales, both published in new editions by Armadillo, as well as I Have a News: Rhymes from the Caribbean, and The Bottle Imp.
Release date NZ
March 6th, 2018
Author
Audience
  • Children's (6-12)
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Jacqueline Mair
Illustrations
colour illustrations throughout
Interest Age
From 8 to 12 years
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9781861478573
Product ID
27200120

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