A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters cover

A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters

Author: Tonatiuh, Duncan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 934
Points per Word 0.000535
Page Count 54
Points per Page 0.009259

Description

A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices.

Quick Summary

Step into the ancient Aztec world through the eyes of a curious sister who gets to watch her mom and dad create stunning painted manuscripts, the incredible books of her people. Young readers will adore peeking over the girl's shoulder as she discovers the colorful world of ink, paint, and tradition, learning how every picture in these special books tells a powerful story of their heritage. If your kid loves gentle, visually stunning books like "Hello, Lighthouse" or stories about family traditions, they will be completely charmed by this glimpse into Aztec history. This book is perfect for kindergarten through third graders who enjoy beautiful artwork and stories about family and culture.