Angélica Y La Güira (Angélica and La Güira Spanish Edition)
Angélica Y La Güira (Angélica and La Güira Spanish Edition)
Appropriate for ages: 5-8 Years
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A young girl harnesses the power of music to bridge the distance between the Dominican Republic and Washington Heights in this jubilant picture book debut by Angie Cruz, bestselling and award-winning author of Dominicana. Angélica has spent the summer in the Dominican Republic with her tías and primas, her grandparents, and their parrot, but soon she'll have to say goodbye. The end of summer means returning home to start school on another shore. Before she leaves, her grandfather gives her the perfect gift. It's something with the power to make people dance as fast as the wings of a hummingbird: a güira. Angélica falls in love with this musical instrument, though nobody shares her enthusiasm at first. "What is that sound," they say, "pennies inside a tin cup?" But on a hot, sunny day, in the land of Washington Heights, where the frío frío woman scrapes ice for a long line of customers and the men on the corner plunk dominoes on a makeshift carboard table, Angélica shows her neighbors the power of la güira. Angélica and la Güira lovingly explores music and community, the wisdom and guidance of our elders, and the joy and freedom of dancing in the street. No matter where we are, music brings us closer to home. Don't miss the English-language edition of this book, Angélica and la Güira.
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Product Details
Weight: 101
Dimensions: Shipping dimensions: 9.1" H x 11.1" W x 0.5" L
Appropriate for ages: 5-8 Years
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780593619537
Release date: Jul 2024
Illustrated by: Batista, Luz
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