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Guatemalan Culture

Rich and distinct culture focused on family, honor and graciousness.

Abuela's Weave
Guatemalan Culture
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A 1993 Parent's Choice Award honoree, this story about the importance of family pride and personal endurance introduces children to the culture of Guatemala through the eyes of little Esperanza, who works with her abuela--her grandmother--on weavings to sell at the public market. Full color throughout.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 127 votes, reviews
Guatemala ABCs
Guatemalan Culture
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Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Guatemala! Filled with colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, the Country ABCs series makes learning about countries and cultures as simple as A to Z.
average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 86 votes, reviews
Rainbow Weaver
Guatemalan Culture, Diverse Leads
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Ixchel wants to follow in the long tradition of weaving on backstrap looms, just as her mother, grandmother, and most Mayan women have done for more than two thousand years. But Ixchel's mother is too busy preparing her weavings for market. If they bring a good price, they will have money to pay for Ixchel s school and books. And besides, there is not enough extra thread for Ixchel to practice with. Disappointed, Ixchel first tries weaving with blades of grass, and then with bits of wool, but no one would want to buy the results. As she walks around her village, Ixchel finds it littered with colorful plastic bags. There is nowhere to put all the bags, so they just keep accumulating. Suddenly, Ixchel has an idea! She collects and washes the plastic bags. Then she cuts each bag into thin strips. Sitting at her loom, Ixchel weaves the plastic strips into a colorful fabric that looks like a beautiful rainbow just like the weavings of Mayan women before her.
average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 172 votes, reviews
The Wheels on the Bus
Guatemalan Culture
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Journey to Guatemala on an exciting bus ride from a village to a market town with this jaunty, fresh approach to a favorite song.
average rating is null out of 5, based on 0 votes, reviews

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