Leaving behind city life in the U.S. to visit her grandparents in rural Mexico was always an adventure for Chave. Her grandparents’ ranch held a world of wondrous surprises for her and her cousins. Tending to the animals, frolicking in nature, exploring the mystical world of traditional storytellers—all this and more was pure magic for Chave.
This bilingual picture book depicts the beauty of life on the U.S.-Mexico border as a gateway to two cultures, and will open children’s eyes to two lifestyles, two sets of traditions and customs.
Included in the 1996 Américas Commended List for Children and Young Adult Literature
“. . . an affectionate picture of rural Mexican life.” —-School Library Journal
“This story lends itself easily to classroom use . . . the realistic illustrations accompany the text well . . .” —-MultiCultural Review
MARIA ISABEL DELGADO is a bilingual education teacher in her native city of Brownsville, Texas. Her first picture book for children, Chave’s Memories / Los recuerdos de Chave, is based on her childhood experiences of growing up on the border.
YVONNE SYMANK is a freelance artist specializing in designs for children. A graduate of the University of Houston, Symank has designed a wide range of books, cards, and other products for children.
ATOS Interest Level: Lower Grades
Category: Picture Book
ATOS English:3.6
ATOS Spanish: 5.2
Accelerated Reader Quiz #:18342
