The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico

by Nina Jaffe

Book Overview

Long ago, the island of Puerto Rico was called Boriquen . . . . And so begins this myth from the Taino, one of the indigenous cultures of the West Indies. Exquisitely penned by a gifted storyteller, this unique tale tells how a golden flower brought water to the world. Full color. Baby/Preschool.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689804695
• ISBN13: 9780689804694
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

hermosisimo!

This book is beautifully illustrated by Enrique O. Sanchez. Full-page paintings on every page make the myth come alive. His dazzling imagination and sense of design and warm colors make the tale both cosmic and human at the same time. Savor every page.

love it

no matter where you're from you and your children can appreciate this book. easy reading and great story. whether Puerto Rican or not... its a culturally timeless myth and story.