Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico by Marie Ets (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Nine Days to Christmas by Marie Ets Generations of readers have treasured this international holiday classic and its tale of a Mexican girls excitement at the approach of Christmas. Hardcover edition of the 1960 Caldecott Medal winner. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Generations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girls excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas, the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year shell lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Josephs trek to Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Mother takes her to the old marketplace to choose her very first piñata. Ceci is dazzled by the colorful array of options, and after making her choice has second thoughts about the fate of her piñata once the posada takes place. Graced by evocative illustrations, this international holiday classic is now available in a lovely hardcover edition. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this story," noted The Atlantic, and readers of all ages will be charmed by the childs-eye view of Mexican culture. AGES: 6 to 10 AUTHORS: Marie Hall Ets (1895–1984) wrote and illustrated 22 childrens books and nonfiction books. She won the Caldecott Medal in 1960 for Nine Days to Christmas. Ets coauthor, Aurora Labastida, was the childrens librarian at the U.S. Embassys Benjamin Franklin Library in Mexico City. Back Cover Generations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girls excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas , the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year shell lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Josephs trek to Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Mother takes her to the old marketplace to choose her very first pi Author Biography Marie Hall Ets (1895-1984) wrote and illustrated 22 childrens books and nonfiction books. She won the Caldecott Medal in 1960 for Nine Days to Christmas. Ets coauthor, Aurora Labastida, was the childrens librarian at the U.S. Embassys Benjamin Franklin Library in Mexico City. Long Description Generations of readers have treasured this 1960 Caldecott Medal winner and its tale of a little Mexican girls excitement at the approach of Christmas. Ceci eagerly awaits Las Posadas, the traditional nine-day series of yuletide celebrations. This year shell lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Josephs trek to Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Mother takes her to the old marketplace to choose her very first pi Details ISBN0486815323 Pages 48 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2017 ISBN-10 0486815323 ISBN-13 9780486815329 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Story of Mexico Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY E Author Marie Ets Publication Date 2017-11-24 Short Title Nine Days to Christmas Audience Age 6-10 Language English UK Release Date 2017-11-24 AU Release Date 2017-11-24 NZ Release Date 2017-11-24 US Release Date 2017-11-24 Imprint Dover Childrens Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117107267;

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