El nino de maiz The boy of maize

Read-along Book 2022

In a land where the yellow jaguar lives and the sun rises behind green mountains, "the earth was filled with joy" when Balám, the boy of maize, was born. He climbed on top of a big, blue turtle, and along with an assortment of other animals, began the journey to the village. Excited to spread the word about the child's birth, the creatures worked together--each utilizing its special skills--in perfect harmony with Mother Earth. The turtle walked...

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ISBN:

9798885191951

Description:

1 VOX book (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
digital
audio file

Target Audience Note:

Ages 4-8
P-3

Other Title:

Boy of maize

Notes:

Funded in part by a grant from the Clayton Fund
Book originally published: Arte Publico, 2022
The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read--Publisher's website
VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter. AC adapter is not circulated with the reader, it is kept in the library. Headphones are not included and must be provided by the patron, if desired
VOX book
Read by Anthony Michael Lopez
Parallel text in English and Spanish

LCCN:

2021042806

Control Number:

3235620

Other Authors:

Bencastro, Mario. Niño de maíz
Bencastro, Mario. Niño de maíz. English
Container of (expression): Bencastro, Mario. Nino de maiz. Spoken word (Lopez)
Findaway World, LLC, publisher
Lopez, Anthony Michael, narrator
Rodriguez, Christina, 1981- illustrator

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