Little Book of Nursery Tales - Hardcover

Uribe, Ver�nica

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9780888996732: Little Book of Nursery Tales

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088899673X ISBN 13: 9780888996732

Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2005

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Beautifully retold and vibrantly illustrated, Little Book of Nursery Tales contains some of the best-known nursery tales in the traditional European storytelling canon. But it also features some tales which have taken on a Creole flavor after years of being told and retold in Latin America. Young readers encounter familiar favorites such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and The Three Little Pigs” as well as popular tales from the Spanish tradition like Cucaracha Martinez,” How Raton Perez Was Brought Back to Life,” and many others. Veronica Uribe carefully chose these classic tales as well as five delightful rhymes, knowing that younger children would love them. Insightful and comprehensive notes at the end of the book describe the origin of each nursery tale.

This lively and refreshing retelling of traditional stories entertains readers both young and old. With its small, pint-sized format and elegant design, it is an ideal gift.

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PreSchool-Grade 1-In her note, Uribe suggests that these stories have assimilate[ed] a certain Creole flavor, but the well-known classics (including The Little Red Hen, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Seven Little Kids, The Three Little Pigs, and Half-a-Chick), expressed in the most basic language, fail to demonstrate this feature. More successful are the tales of Spanish origin, particularly Cucaracha Mart�nez and How Rat�n P�rez Came Back to Life. The five nursery rhymes reveal their Latin influence although they seem encumbered by a perhaps too-literal translation. Pimpimarantula invites improvisation that might be more successful. Salvador's naive, full-page illustrations, chevron borders, and charming marginalia will appeal to young listeners for the vibrantly colored images that closely follow the text. While small children typically appreciate small books, the petite size here leaves no room for white space that would ease the cramped layout. The author concludes with a brief history of each tale, including the country of origin and notable variations, along with a bibliography. Neil Philip's Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales (Clarion, 2003), Luc�a M. Gonz�lez's Se�or Cat's Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America (Scholastic, 2001), and Alma Flor Ada's !P�o Peep�: Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes (HarperCollins, 2003) have a more distinctive ethnic focus.-Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library
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