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Who ever heard of a girl glassblower?

In Mexico, where the sun is called el sol and the moon is called la luna, a little girl called Elena wants to blow into a long pipe...and make bottles appear, like magic.

But girls can't be glassblowers. Or can they?

Join Elena on her fantastic journey to Monterrey — home of the great glassblowers! — in an enchanting story filled with magic realism.

Synopsis:

This original Mexican tale about a little girl who wants to learn the trade of glassblowing is sprinkled with Spanish words. Full color.
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About the Author

Ana Juan is the illustrator of Elena's Serenade, which School Library Journal, in a starred review, called "a fascinating adventure that explores issues of gender roles, self-confidence, and the workings of an artist's heart." Her paintings have appeared on the cover of the New Yorker, on book and album jackets, on film festival posters, and in several European magazines. She is also the illustrator of Frida by Jonah Winter and the author and illustrator of The Night Eater. She lives in Madrid, Spain.
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Sarah Page, November 5, 2008 (view all comments by Sarah Page)
A good book to have in your "multicultural" library of books. Strong girl character follows her dream and discovers herself along the way. Great story!
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Bruce Triggs, August 5, 2008 (view all comments by Bruce Triggs)
From our journal of great children's books:

"Girl glassblower shows kindness, pluck, and ability. Brilliant (in every sense) warm paintings."

We give this book to friends and their kids. Exceedingly beautiful story about a strong girl character.
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ISBN:
9780689849084
ill.:
Juan, Ana
Publisher:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Illustrator:
Juan, Ana
Author:
Geeslin, Campbell
Author:
Juan, Ana
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
People & Places - Central & South America
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Fathers and daughters
Subject:
Sex role
Subject:
Music - General
Subject:
Glass blowing and working
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic
Subject:
People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
B221
Series Volume:
1
Publication Date:
March 2004
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
11 x 11 in 19.775 oz
Age Level:
3-7
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