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Whiskers, Tails & Wings: Animal Folktales from Mexico

Judy Goldman retells animal folktales from five indigenous groups in Mexico—the Tarahumara, Seri, Huichol, Triqui, and Tseltal. Each story is followed by information about the featured culture, enriching readers' understanding of the diverse peoples who make up Mexico.

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Fabricio VandenBroeck's lush art portrays the richness of the many peoples, animals, and places that make up Mexico.

Includes a map of Mexico, showing the location of each indigenous group. Back matter includes a glossary and tale sources, as well as an index and a bibliography.

Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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