Angelica and la Guira

Informationen zum Autor Written by Angie Cruz; illustrated by Luz Batista Klappentext Playing the gèuira reminds Angâelica of the people she loves and misses, especially her grandfather in the Dominican Republic. Zusammenfassung 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 Spanish-language edition of this book, Angélica y la güira.

Product details

• Authors: Luz Batista, Angie Cruz, Cruz Angie
• Assisted by: Luz Batista (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.09.2023
• EAN: 9780593406014
• ISBN: 978-0-593-40601-4
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 289 mm x 236 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, Caribbean islands, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians, JUVENILE FICTION / Hispanic & Latino, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America