BIBLIOGRAPHY
Philip, Neil. 2003. HORSE HOOVES AND CHICKEN FEET: MEXICAN FOLKTALES. Ill. by Jacqueline Mair. New York: Clarion Books. ISBN 0618194630
PLOT SUMMARY
Philip has collected fourteen tales from Mexico. There is a nice blend of religion and humor to make this uniquely Mexican.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This book captures the essence of the Mexican heritage. It is no wonder it won an Aesop award. Mair’s acrylic illustrations capture the bold flavor of the heritage right down to the chili pepper at the bottom of every page.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
BOOKLIST: “Adding considerably to the overall appeal of the book are Mair's exuberant illustrations, accomplished in the style of Mexican folk art.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Mair's primitive acrylic illustrations, based on Mexican folk art, are alive with bright color and a kinetic sensibility.”
CONNECTIONS
Folktales from other cultures:
Mandela, Nelson. NELSON MANDELA’S FAVORITE AFRICAN FOLKTALES. ISBN 0393052125
Philip Neil. STOCKINGS OF BUTTERMILK: AMERICAN FOLKTALES.ISBN 0395849802
Philip, Neil. 2003. HORSE HOOVES AND CHICKEN FEET: MEXICAN FOLKTALES. Ill. by Jacqueline Mair. New York: Clarion Books. ISBN 0618194630
PLOT SUMMARY
Philip has collected fourteen tales from Mexico. There is a nice blend of religion and humor to make this uniquely Mexican.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
This book captures the essence of the Mexican heritage. It is no wonder it won an Aesop award. Mair’s acrylic illustrations capture the bold flavor of the heritage right down to the chili pepper at the bottom of every page.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
BOOKLIST: “Adding considerably to the overall appeal of the book are Mair's exuberant illustrations, accomplished in the style of Mexican folk art.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Mair's primitive acrylic illustrations, based on Mexican folk art, are alive with bright color and a kinetic sensibility.”
CONNECTIONS
Folktales from other cultures:
Mandela, Nelson. NELSON MANDELA’S FAVORITE AFRICAN FOLKTALES. ISBN 0393052125
Philip Neil. STOCKINGS OF BUTTERMILK: AMERICAN FOLKTALES.ISBN 0395849802
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