POT THAT JUAN BUILT, THE/ LA VASIJA QUE JUAN FABRICO
Author: Nancy Andrews-Goebel Illustrator: David Diaz
Grades: 2 - 5
Lexile®: 1000
Guided Reading Level: P
Release Date: 2004
Themes: Biography;Multicultural;Hispanic;People at Work
Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Children will learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language.
Reviews:
"Weston Woods has created a total and satisfying listening package yet again...listening treat!" - AudioFile "...exceptional...An excellent choice for libraries wishing to expand their art and/or Latino studies collections, and very useful in the classroom as well." - School Library Journal "...this loving adaptation...is a good bet for introducing young audiences to the art and culture of Mexico." - Starred Review, Booklist