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Lo que mi abuela me dijo / What My Grandmother Told Me

A timeless collection of more than one hundred illustrated Spanish proverbs with thoughtful English versions.

Book Author

Maria Paz Eleizegui Weir; Illustrations by Mahala Urra

Publisher

University of New Mexico Press

Language

Bilingual

ISBN

978-0826356345

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

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A timeless collection of more than one hundred illustrated Spanish proverbs with thoughtful English versions. Accompanied by the unforgettable story of a young girl, her grandmother, and the enduring proverbs that bound them together. “Dichos” or proverbs are the spice of daily conversation in Spanish-speaking households all over the world. In this book, the author shares centuries-old dichos learned from her abuelita – wisdom that is useful today, whether you live in Manila, Managua, or Mazatlan, and whether you are a little girl or a grown-up.

About the Author:
Maria Paz Eleizegui Weir; Illustrations by Mahala Urra

Maria Paz Eleizegui Weir was born in Manila and grew up in a bicultural family of Filipino-Spanish origins. She came to America under a Fulbright Travel Grant and a scholarship at the University of Washington. After receiving a master's degree in English, she remained in Seattle and began a long career as editor of university publications. She currently lives in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest.




Reviews/Quotes

"Thee perfect booker those who still have grandparents ... and for all young people still finding their place in the world." --- Carla M. Pacis, literature professor "A friendly reference for students of Spanish..." Ma. Helena Reginaldo, ManilaSpeakF REVIEWS: From book jacket review: WEIR presents a list of dichos from the Philippines of her youth in a thoroughly delightful style that will appeal to children and at the same time make adults pause and smile. Her reflections on childhood and her recollections of her wrenching departure from her grandmother' nurturing home contextualize these folk sayings in a personal memoir -- and place them in a little-known part of the Hispanic cultural sphere." --- Don J. Usner, author of Chasing Dichos through Chimayo From www.curledup.com: In this beautifully conceived and executed collection, author Maria Paz Eleizegui Weir has combined Mahala Urra's colorful cartoon pictures with bilingual adages remembered from her childhood. Weir's book has many uses; a grandmother born outside the US may wish to share it with her bilingual nietas (granddaughters). Parents may see it as a good way to reinforce Spanish being taught in school. The pictures make it attractive to young children, but geared to teens. Lo que mi abuela me dijo would be suitable for older girls as well. Adults will read the book to learn both Spanish and folklore, or to grasp a foreign (but readily accessible) cultural overview before a trip abroad.--- Barbara Bamberger Scott, from Curled Up With A Good Book

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Book Author

Maria Paz Eleizegui Weir; Illustrations by Mahala Urra

Publisher

University of New Mexico Press

Language

Bilingual

ISBN

978-0826356345

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

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