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Pedro The Angel Of Olvera Street
by
Leo Politi
"Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street" was originally published in 1946, early in Leo Politi's fifty-year career in children's books. Politi's art and words recreate the Los Posadas Christmas tradition of Los Angeles, a tradition that continues today.
Published
(first published 1947)
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This is an enjoyable story set primarily during Advent in an earlier Los Angeles. The affection for the city before it grew up and the Christmas traditions is evident. The simple paintings are good companions to the narrative. This is a helpful recounting of the Christmas tradition of La Posada among Mexican immigrants. Readers might enjoy listening to Terry Taylor's "Papa Danced on Olvera Street."
Very interesting book, especially when read at the same time as "The Christmas Anna Angel". They both describe very similar Christmas traditions, even though from different cultures. They are also similar in style, which makes sense, as they were written within 2 years of each other. A simple book, but I really enjoyed the illustration of the artisans on Olvera Street, as well as the breaking of the piñata. Charming story.
The story of a Posada procession in Los Angeles. Illustrations reflect the rise and fall of the story as the most colorful pictures are those in the middle of the story, while the images at the end are darkly colored. My favorite illustration was that of the artisans on Olvera Street.
This is a story about a Mexican American boy, Pedro, and his family's celebration of Las Posadas which is a Christmas celebration. It has beautiful illustrations and is informative about Mexican culture.
1947 Caldecott Honor
Favorite illustration: At the end of the book when Pedro is clutching his new music box while fast asleep
Kid-appeal: I think that with background and setting guidance this book would still be appreciated today. I'd need to do more research to evaluate whether there is any stereotyping of Hispanic culture. Did people during this time really wear sombreros all the time??
Favorite illustration: At the end of the book when Pedro is clutching his new music box while fast asleep
Kid-appeal: I think that with background and setting guidance this book would still be appreciated today. I'd need to do more research to evaluate whether there is any stereotyping of Hispanic culture. Did people during this time really wear sombreros all the time??
Caldecott Honor 1947 - you can see Politi's love for Olvera Street and Los Angeles of his day.
See my review at http://www.littlebooksontheprairie.wo...!
1947 Caldecott Honor
I'll add this one to my group of holiday read alouds.
Read for #nerdcott. Reviewed in Caldecott Challenge Post #35: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...
Love the double page color illustration of Pedro singing and leading the procession down the street.
Informative - about Mexican Christmas traditions, taking place in this case, in LA.
Caldecott Honor
Caldecott Honor
I used this book as an introduction for our Olvera Street field trip.
I'm starting to really like Leo Politi.
Jun 05, 2013
Staci
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Jun 01, 2013
Amanda
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Mar 15, 2013
M.
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Jan 20, 2013
Tianna
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Jan 02, 2013
Christine
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Dec 08, 2012
Elke Erickson
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Oct 23, 2012
Kalen
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Jul 22, 2012
Debbie
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