Books by Verónica Uribe
Little Book of Fairy Tales
Little Book of Fairy Tales is the second volume in the Little Book series and includes best-loved fairy tales such as "Puss in Boots," "Sleeping Beauty" and "Rumpelstiltskin" as well as less familiar but equally intriguing stories "The Seven Ravens", "The Three Feathers" and "Bearskin."
Verónica Uribe’s versions of these tales are based on collections by the Brothers Grimm, from nineteenth century Germany, and those of Charles Perrault, from late seventeenth century France, as well as numerous other sources. The result is a lively and refreshing retelling of many traditional stories.
In her selection of tales and emphasis on certain passages, Uribe was guided by Bruno Bettelheim’s The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales, which describes the elements in fairy tales most important for a child’s emotional development. Uribe also includes fascinating notes at the end of the book describing the origin and history of each tale and how different versions vary.
Beautifully retold and vibrantly illustrated, this collection will delight readers coming to these fairy tales for the very first time as well as those with treasured memories of them.
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Un amigo para dragon / A Friend for Dragon (Dragons) (Spanish Edition)
Complications abound when Dragon befriends an apple that is eaten by a drooling walrus, but the remaining core brings about wondrous happenings.
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Little Book of Nursery Tales
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Beautifully retold and vibrantly illustrated,
Little Book of Nursery Tales contains some of the best-known nursery tales in the traditional European storytelling canon. But it also features some tales which have taken on a Creole flavor after years of being told and retold in Latin America. Young readers encounter familiar favorites such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and The Three Little Pigs” as well as popular tales from the Spanish tradition like Cucaracha Martinez,” How Raton Perez Was Brought Back to Life,” and many others. Veronica Uribe carefully chose these classic tales as well as five delightful rhymes, knowing that younger children would love them. Insightful and comprehensive notes at the end of the book describe the origin of each nursery tale.
This lively and refreshing retelling of traditional stories entertains readers both young and old. With its small, pint-sized format and elegant design, it is an ideal gift.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-In her note, Uribe suggests that these stories have assimilate[ed] a certain Creole flavor, but the well-known classics (including The Little Red Hen, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Seven Little Kids, The Three Little Pigs, and Half-a-Chick), expressed in the most basic language, fail to demonstrate this feature. More successful are the tales of Spanish origin, particularly Cucaracha Martínez and How Ratón Pérez Came Back to Life. The five nursery rhymes reveal their Latin influence although they seem encumbered by a perhaps too-literal translation. Pimpimarantula invites improvisation that might be more successful. Salvador's naive, full-page illustrations, chevron borders, and charming marginalia will appeal to young listeners for the vibrantly colored images that closely follow the text. While small children typically appreciate small books, the petite size here leaves no room for white space that would ease the cramped layout. The author concludes with a brief history of each tale, including the country of origin and notable variations, along with a bibliography. Neil Philip's
Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales (Clarion, 2003), Lucía M. González's
Señor Cat's Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America (Scholastic, 2001), and Alma Flor Ada's !
Pío Peep¡: Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes (HarperCollins, 2003) have a more distinctive ethnic focus.
-Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library
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