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- Winner of the International Latino Book Awards, Best Picture Book, 2009
"Lovely watercolors contribute to the charm of this story about a wintertime tradition in northern New Mexico...Perfect for those who want a gently scary story embedded in a fascinating and little-know 'bogeyman' tradition from Hispanic New Mexico. The author's note provides additional information, and places the story in the context of universal cautionary tales." -- Kirkus Reviews "Scary shivery fun...cultural details...framed by warm family images&hellip'[Abuelos is] a great choice for Halloween sharing." -- Booklist "Mora introduces the intriguing midwinter New Mexican festival of los abuelos in this playful tale...watercolor and pastel illustrations impart Amelia's apprehension as well as family togetherness."--Publishers WeeklyThe tradition of los abuelos comes from northern New Mexico. In the cold months of midwinter, village men disappear to disguise themselves as scary old men and then descend on the children, teasing them and asking if they've been good. The abuelos encourage the little ones to dance and sing around huge bonfires. Afterwards, everyone enjoys cookies and empanadas. In this charming book, young Ray and Amelia move to a new village and experience the fright and fun of los abuelos for the first time. Amelia Lau Carling researched the region for her vibrant artwork, and author Pat Mora's lively text captures the appeal of an old-world celebration now being revived.
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 39958980-6
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1554981018I4N00
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1554981018I4N10
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Anbieter: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.35. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1554981018-2-3
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Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.35. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-1554981018-vrg
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Anbieter: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Holz_New_1554981018
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Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers FrontCover1554981018
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Anbieter: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). Brand New Copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BBB_new1554981018
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Anbieter: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Carling, Amelia Lau (illustrator). New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Wizard1554981018
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