Book Detail

Song of the Chirimia

Publication Information
Author:  Volkmer, Jane Ann Illustrator:  Volkmer, Jane Ann
Title:  Song of the Chirimia Date:  1990
Publisher:  Carolrhoda City:  Minneapolis
ISBN, paperback:   ISBN, hardback:  0-87614-592-6

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
This story includes both the English and the Spanish text on each page. It begins with a map and a note about the ancient Mayans. In this tale, the king wants to find the right husband for his daughter. The illustrations are colorful and folk baroque in style.

Teaching Ideas:
Teachers will have to present this story carefully providing a context for the appreciation of the legends, fables and folktales. This tale could be compared to others of its genre. Or perhaps ESL families could each present their own legend or folktale to their class. It may provide good support for a lesson in geography or archeology.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Social Studies > anthropology > folklore > folktales
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > love
bullet Geography > locations > continents/regions > Central America
bullet Geography > locations > countries > Guatemala
bullet Geography > locations > continents/regions > Latin America
bullet Ethnic Groups > Hispanic


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