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Title |
Juanita |
Object Name |
Book |
Catalog Number |
BK4 |
School Site # |
2233 |
School Name |
Atwater Avenue Elementary |
Summary |
The book is a first edition of "Juanita", with illustrations by Leo Politi. The book was a recipient of a 1949 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations. Summary: Juanita takes the dove she received for her fourth birthday to the Old Mission Church for the blessing of the animals. Originally published in 1948, Juanita captures the atmosphere of Olvera Street, the historic Latino community in downtown Los Angeles. Juanita's parents own a small shop, or puesto, which they have named after her, and one very much like those that line Olvera Street to this day. They sell brightly colored baskets, dresses, and fine lacework-all handmade. For her fourth birthday, Juanita is dressed in a beautiful rose-colored gown and is given a white dove. On the day before Easter, Juanita takes her dove to the Old Mission Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals, along with Señora Carmela, who brings her burro, and Carlos, the leader of the procession, who brings his cow decked out in gardenias! Through his charming illustrations and text, Leo Politi captures the age-old traditions of birthdays and Easter in Los Angeles' Latino community. Music and lyrics for a Mexican birthday song and a lullaby are also included, making this a delightful introduction for young children to one of the many cultures that makes up Los Angeles and the nation. Source: Publisher Flyleaf page has an inscription that reads: "To Atwater School Library from Sarah M. Olim and Leo Politi 1960", with hand-drawn illustrations on the inscription. Description Modified: 10/6/2020 |
Author |
Politi, Leo |
Published Date |
1960 |
Publisher |
Charles Scribner's Sons |
Published Place |
New York |
Physical Description |
10"h x 8"w (actual) Materials Medium: Colored inks on paper |
Relation |
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