Lovely legend of how Mexican volcanoes came to be formed. Reminds me of an ancient Romeo and Juliet-type story, but instead of them actually dying, they become snow covered volcanoes, pining in their love for each other. This introduces kids to ancient Aztec words and customs and the illustrations are just wonderful and go with this style. Included in the back are pronunciations of the Aztec/Mexican words the author uses in his retelling of this legend.

Fabulous illustrations of this legend of Mexico city's beautiful mountains. Loved this one.

The legend of two lovers who formed the volcanoes Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl (both located near Mexico City). Unique illustrations enhance this tale that have been passed down for generations.

Phenomenal.

The Princess and the Warrior was not only featured in the textbook “Children’s Books in Children’s Hands,” it was also commended by CLASP for the Americas Award in 2017. This charming story is a retelling of a Mexican myth about a princess, Izta, and the warrior that she loves, Popoca. When Popoca is out proving himself for Izta’s father, his enemies hatch a plan to defeat him that changes his life forever. This story is accompanied by beautiful full color images that are very reflective of historical Mexican art. When reading a digital version of this book, you even get rid of the pesky crease line in the middle of the pictures and the two-page spreads come to life. This story could be read and loved by any children in the lower grades, but it would fit in beautifully with units on legends/mythology as it uses a story to create a connection to a natural event. It also is a wonderful depiction of the history of another culture, including a glossary of the Nahuatl words used, depicting what language would have been spoken at the time of the story.

What a fantastic short tale. Loved it.

Would be a great addition to a unit on tales/legends

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What a beautiful folktale of love and loyalty. The illustrations are inspired by Mixtec art and codices, and there's a glossary in the back-- did you know that the people of the Mexican central valley used to call poetry "Flor y canto", which means "flower and song"? I'm fine. It's fine. I'm calling poetry that forever now.