Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales

by Neil Philip

Book Overview

This unique collection of fifteen folktales draws on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico s people and culture. Classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and transformation and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavor and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches make themselves known by dancing at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618194630
• ISBN13: 9780618194636
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 83 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.8" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2