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Title: Abuela's Weave

Other Available Formats:
Paperback, 1995
Reinforced Hardcover, 1995
Prebinding, 1999

Synopsis
A grandmother teaches her granddaughter the art of weaving in this story set in Guatemala. The duo produce all sorts of beautiful products but worry about selling them on market day. Machine produced clothes are so much less expensive and also because some villagers consider the grandmother a witch because of the birthmark on her face. On market day, the duo travel into the village together but pretend not to know each other. Their products are very popular and even outsell the less expensive machine-made works. On the bus ride back to their home, the girl and grandmother proudly sit together no longer afraid of technology or prejudice. A young Guatemalan girl and her grandmother grow closer as they weave some special creations and then make a trip to the market in hopes of selling them.

Details
Illustrator:         Enrique O. Sanchez
Language:        English
Reading Level:  Grades 2 to 3

Size
Weight:        0.8 Pounds
Height:         10.5 Inches
Width:          8.5 Inches
Thickness:    0.5 Inches



Publisher Notes
A Guatemalan story about intergenerational trust, love, and independence, this book introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the story of a little girl selling her grandmother's beautiful weaving at the public market. Illustrated throughout with paintings of authentic Guatemalan scenery, giving life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Abuela's Weave and it was written by Enrique O. Sanchez (Illustrator), Omar S. Castaneda. This edition of Abuela's Weave is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is March 1993 and it has a suggested retail price of $17.95. There are pages in the book and it was published by Lee & Low Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 1880000008 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781880000007. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.