One day on her way home from the bodega, she stops in front of the mural. Is one of the dancers inviting her to be his partner? “Okay, let's dance,” Sofi giggles, and suddenly she's in Old San Juan, surrounded by dancers and musicians playing bongos, tambourines and guiros. She begins to dance and sing with her new friends, but her pleasure turns to fear when the vejigantewearing a black jumper with yellow fringe and a red, three-horned maskspins her around and around! What does he want from her? How can she get away?
This story about an imaginative girl and a magical mural is an engaging exploration of Puerto Rico's cultural traditions as well as an ode to public art and the community it depicts. Featuring Maria Dominguez's lovingly rendered, colorful illustrations, this bilingual picture book introduces the topic of community art to children ages 4 to 8. After reading this book, childrenand some adults toowill want to make and share their own artistic creations!
One day on her way home from the bodega, she stops in front of the mural. Is one of the dancers inviting her to be his partner? “Okay, let's dance,” Sofi giggles, and suddenly she's in Old San Juan, surrounded by dancers and musicians playing bongos, tambourines and guiros. She begins to dance and sing with her new friends, but her pleasure turns to fear when the vejigantewearing a black jumper with yellow fringe and a red, three-horned maskspins her around and around! What does he want from her? How can she get away?
This story about an imaginative girl and a magical mural is an engaging exploration of Puerto Rico's cultural traditions as well as an ode to public art and the community it depicts. Featuring Maria Dominguez's lovingly rendered, colorful illustrations, this bilingual picture book introduces the topic of community art to children ages 4 to 8. After reading this book, childrenand some adults toowill want to make and share their own artistic creations!
Sofi and the Magic, Musical Mural / Sofi y El Mgico Mural Musical
Sofi and the Magic, Musical Mural / Sofi y El Mgico Mural Musical
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781558858039 |
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Publisher: | Arte Publico Press |
Publication date: | 06/15/2015 |
Product dimensions: | 8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.40(d) |
Language: | Spanish |
Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |