Grandma's Santo on Its Head / El santo patas arriba de mi abuelita: Stories of Days Gone By in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico / Cuentos de días gloriosos en pueblitos hispanos de Nuevo México

By: Nasario García

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Synopsis: &“Children and adults alike will enjoy Nasario&’s brilliant telling of the events that were part of his growing up. As I read the stories I heard Nasario&’s voice and I could see clearly the people and places he describes. I was reminded that the stories our grandparents told not only entertained us, they taught us valuable lessons.&“The magic of storytelling is still with us. At home or in the classroom, stories such as these will spark the imagination and encourage reading.&”—Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, UltimaThe popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is García&’s brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 184 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780826353290
Related ISBNs:: 9780826353283
Publisher:: University of New Mexico Press
Date of Addition:: 07/02/25
Copyrighted By:: the University of New Mexico Press.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Education, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.