Up and down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale cover

Up and down the Andes: A Peruvian Festival Tale

Author: Krebs, Laurie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 6.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1925
Points per Word 0.00026
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

The book follows children from various regions of southern Peru as they travel through the Andes Mountains to reach Cusco for the Inti Raymi Festival. It describes the different forms of transportation they use along their journey. The story is supplemented with educational notes about Peru's people, culture, and the Andes Mountains. The book features rhyming text and color illustrations, with a reading level appropriate for grades K-3.

Quick Summary

This book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the stunning Andes Mountains as children from different corners of southern Peru all rush toward the legendary Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun in Cusco. Kids will love seeing how each family travels differently, from riding llamas to hopping on colorful buses, while discovering secret facts about Peruvian culture woven into every vibrant page. If your kid loves the adventure and cultural discovery in "We Are Going on a Bear Hunt" or books that celebrate community traditions coming together, they'll be captivated by this festival tale. Perfect for kids ages 6-8 in grades 1-3 who enjoy immersive, picture-rich adventures that teach them about our big, beautiful world.