Books for Colombian Children

If you are looking for a great present for your Colombian child, might I suggest one of the following picture books.



My Name Is Gabito/Me Llamo Gabito: The Life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez/La Vida De Gabriel Garcia Marquez by Monica Brown with illustrations by Raúl Colón.







To say that Colombians are proud of their noble prize winning author -- Gabriel García Márquez -- is an understatement. He is a national hero. This bilingual book introduces young readers to the life and magical realism of García Márquez. While your kids may not be ready for One-Hundred Years of Solitude or Love in the Time of Cholera, yet. This is a great way to introduce them to this GIANT of Colombian literature.




























Saturday Sancocho by Leyla Torres

Ms. Torres is a native of Colombia and this book is set in Colombia. The girl spends Saturday making Sancocho with her grandparents. The pictures are so great. I feel I am walking to the mercado with my suegra (mother-in-law). This book is also available in SPANISH under the title: "El SANCOCHO DEL SÁBADO".

Comments

Anonymous said…
Thank you for your book recommendations. Any more? For older kids? Teens?
~ Linda

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