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Kusikiy a Child from Taquile, Peru

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Kusikiy a Child from Taquile, Peru
- Multicultural Book for Children, Story insiped in Taquile Peru, the teachings of Peru Traditional Teaching. A book for Children, parent and educators.
KUSIKIY A CHILD FROM TAQUILE, PERU, by author and illustrator Mercedes Cecilia is a unique story of CLIMATE CHANGE. The author created an original myth that draws us into the kaleidoscopic a world of a Peruvian child. KUSIKIY lives in The Andes Mountains of Peru in a small island in Lake Titikaka. In the peaceful community of Taquile, Kusikiy's father cultivates potatoes and Quinoa; his mother, like her mother and grandmother, weaves traditional designs into her textiles recording the important events.Â
Children easily identify with Kusikiy's love for family and his concerns for the effects of climate changes on Mother Earth, as well as with his desire to be of help to his town.Â
This is a book that gives parents and educators a visual and appealing way to engage children in a dialogue about traditional cultures, the meaning of community, sustainability and caring for our environment.
Â The 26 full pages of illustrations painted by the author are original artworks.
Â The Hardcover is a very special and beautiful edition.Â
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Country USA
Manufacturer Keepers of Wisdom and Peace Books
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780984407903
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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