Carlos, Light the Farolito

by Jean Ciavonne

In a unique, illustrated holiday story, little Carlos must overcome his shyness when he is forced to play his grandfather's part in the traditional Mexican Christmas pageant known as Las Posadas, a reenactment of the Nativity.

Genres: Christmas

24 pages, Hardcover

First published September 9, 1995

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried to read this to my kids for Christmas in Mexico day to teach them about Las Posadas. This book was SO WORDY and so instead, we looked at the pictures and made our own story.

Please, children's book authors, write a legit book about Las Posadas! Maybe I'll have Matt do it for me. :)

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

When his family is delayed, Carlos lights the faolito and becomes the head of the household until his family returns.