New Mexico Christmas Story

Name: New Mexico Christmas Story
Brand: Museum of New Mexico Press (US)
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Owl in a Straw Hat 3

Written by Rudolfo Anaya and El Moises

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Acclaimed New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya presents a northern New Mexico Christmas tale in this third volume from his Owl in a Straw Hat series featuring the loveable Ollie Tecolote and his Wisdom School classmates Uno the Unicorn, Jackie Jackalope, Bessie Beaver, Sally Skunk, Robbie Rabbit, and Ninja Raccoon. The story begins on Christmas Eve morning in Chimayó and the students play in the snow and decorate a Christmas tree for the classroom. They are looking forward to the evenings activities. Nana, their teacher, is making posole and chile colorado and has invited some special guests to join them for dinner. After that Nana says theyll walk to El Santuario to visit the Santo Niño and promises hot chocolate and biscochitos afterward! Along the way, they will act the parts of the shepherds in Los pastores, the Shepherds Play, which is about shepherds visiting the newborn baby Jesus and bringing him gifts. At the end of their journey, they too will visit the Nativity and bring their own gifts on this magical night. Presented in English and Spanish side-by-side with a glossary and Anaya family recipes, this book is meant to be read and shared on Christmas Eve and will delight readers of all ages. Anayas story and characters are colourfully brought to life by renowned artist El Moisés.

Rudolfo Anaya, considered the godfather of Chicano literature, is the author of the beloved classic Bless Me, Ultima, which was adapted into a feature film in 2013. In 2016, Anaya received the National Humanities Medal presented by President Barack Obama. His childrens books include Owl in a Straw Hat, No More Bullies!/ No Más Bullies!: Owl in a Straw Hat 2, Rudolfo Anayas The Farolitos of Christmas, The First Tortilla, Roadrunners Dance, and The Santeros Miracle. He lives in Albuquerque.

ISBN-13: 9780890136607
Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press
Imprint: Museum of New Mexico Press (US)
Publication date: 15 November 2021
Format: Hardback
Pages: 40
Dimensions: 280 x 215 mm
Illustrations: 12 colour illus
Language: English