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Cover of Family Poems for Every Day of the Week/Poemas familiares para cada dia de la semana

Family Poems for Every Day of the Week/Poemas familiares para cada dia de la semana

Francisco X. Alarcón

A bilingual poetry collection celebrates the days of the week alongside ordinary moments from childhood. The poems explain where both the Spanish and English names for the days come from, linking language with familiar daily experiences. Stylized illustrations with folkloric elements accompany the verses, giving the collection a visual connection to cultural tradition while it moves through the week.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Language And Communication
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9780892392759
Language
English
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