Wednesday, January 13, 2010

THE BEST GIFT OF ALL/ THE LEGEND OF LA VIEJA BELEN

The author Julia Alvarez recreates the legend of this Dominican folk character “La Vieja Belen”
LaVieja Belen is an old woman who is always busy doing housework and caring for guests.
This bilingual picture book is an original story about the Dominican folk character who delivers toys to poor children in the Dominican Republic the week after Three Kings Day. The story is told in rhymes. Colored-pencil and beautiful watercolor illustrations. Written by Julia Alvarez, illustrated by Ruddy Nuñez. Kindergarten, Ages 5-6.

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