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| If You Were Me And Lived In... Mexico... by Carole P. Roman |
The cover itself is a promising illustration of the fantastic journey ahead. A young boy and girl, who remain nameless throughout the book, introduce a brightly colored, fun filled sampling of Mexican culture. From the ingenious description of Chichen Itza (Mayan temple) to the Descubrimiento de America (discovery of America), Roman weaves history and language into a new and unknown world.
"If you were me and lived in Mexico, your home would be somewhere here, in the southern part of North America."
Identifying Mexico on a map gives the reader a basis. Children learn about counting pesos, exploring tamales, and playing futbol. The book is essentially a developed lesson plan for children Pre-K to 8-years old, triumphantly disguised in a creation of simple discovery.
"When you talk to your Mommy you would call her Mama, and when you speak with your Daddy, you would call him Papa."
There is a bewitching allure to Roman's narration. As I often tend to do with children's books, I used my own small version of a litmus test... My three-year-old son. He enjoyed it immensely, as he has done with other books by this author in the past.
Not only has Roman successfully presented an informative and entertaining book, but always the consummate educator, she includes a Pronunciation page at the end of the story. I highly recommend this charming immersion into Mexico, it is certainly an appealing read for children and parents of all ages.
Carole P. Roman is an award winning author and former Social Studies teacher. Her debut book Captain No Beard - An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life was named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012.
If You Were Me And Lived In... Mexico... by Carole P. Roman, 2013 ISBN 1480209627
Thank you Gigi! France and South Korea are on the way!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Carole! Thank you! We look forward to your delightful stories and lessons. :)
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