Prietita and the Ghost Woman (Prietita y la Llorona) (Dual Eng/Sph) by Gloria Anzaldua; Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
	List Price:   $7.95 Unit Price:   $6.36 You Save:   $1.59 (20%) ISBN-10:   0892391677 ISBN-13:   9780892391677 Publisher:   Lee & Low; Children's Book Press Category:   Spanish Books, Dual Language Pub. Date:   March 2001 Pages:   32 Format:   Paperback Ages:   6 and UP Grades:   1st and up
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION ADVENTURE AND ADVENTURERS_FICTION GHOST STORIES
Description/Notes
Prietita goes into the woods in search of the missing herb that can help cure her mother. Despite the frightening stories she has heard of the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night, she is not afraid when she encounters La Llorona. The rich velvet tones of the book's illustrations provide a powerful and magical setting for this beautiful story. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc. All her life, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of 'la llorona', the legendary ghost of a woman who steals children at night. When she actually encounters the ghost, Prietita discovers a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. Based on a Mexican legend. Full-color illustrations. Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of la llorona — the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night. Against a background of vibrant folk paintings, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets, in a bilingual format, one of the most famous Mexican legends. In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. “This tale provides a fascinating context in which to introduce and discuss folktales.” — School Library Journal