My Latin America and the Caribbean: A Celebration

Gr 1-3–Children can take a trip to Latin America and the Caribbean without even needing to pack a bag. Historian Marcovich brings readers along as she describes the rich cultural heritage, then and now, of these places. The sights and sites are all brought to life through the illustrations provided by Landazábal. A hummingbird, taken from a friend who visited Marcovich every morning while in Mexico City, makes for a friendly traveling companion. This is fun: readers are prepared for the trip by being given the words for “hello” in 13 of the languages that are spoken by those who live in Latin America and the Caribbean. These friendly greetings set the wonderful tone for how readers are meant to see the book, teaching other traditions while never feeling didactic. Marcovich has even thrown in some more resources for anyone craving them, even after this thorough tour.