Calaca's Best Friend: Bilingual in Spanish & English Contributor(s): Finn, Eileen Marie (Author), Villagomez, Alberto (Translator), Velasco, Angela (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0692152024 ISBN-13: 9780692152027 Publisher: Goose Hollow Press OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - General (see Also Religious - Christian - Holiday - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pets |
Dewey: E |
Physical Information: 0.25" H x 11" W x 8.5" (1.01 lbs) 50 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This bilingual Spanish and English book explains to children in a very unique way what Day of the Dead is and some of the customs used to honor those who have passed. It is presented in a fun-loving approach from the point of view of a girl's pet. The book is accompanied by traditional Mexican style illustrations, which use vibrant brilliant colors. |
Contributor Bio(s): Finn, Eileen Marie: - Eileen Finn is an ESL teacher, research scientist, and painter based inPortland, Oregon, who specializes in acrylic paintings, which employ vibrant colors in the style of post-impressionism. Her art is heavily influenced by Van Gogh and Jose Guadalupe Posada. Ms. Finn only started painting six years ago. After a series of unfortunate events, her beloved dog passed away. Eileen started to explore her Mexican heritage and got into Day of the Dead art as a way to grieve and has been drawn to it ever since. Eileen Finn es una profesora de inglés, una investigadora científica, y una pintora con sede en Portland, Oregon quien se especializa en pinturas acrílicas que emplean colores vibrantes en el estilo de post impresionismo. Su arte está influenciado por Van Gogh y José Guadalupe Posada. Señorita Finn solo empezó 6 años antes, después de comenzar la quimioterapia. Después de algunos eventos desafortunados, su querido perro falleció. Eileen comenzó a explorar su descendencia mexicana y se interesó en el arte de día de los muertos, lo que se convirtió en una forma de superar esta etapa difícil de su vida y se ha sentido atraída desde entonces. |