Garza,
C. L. (1999). Magic Windows. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press.
Magic
Windows is a nonfiction book and is very creatively laid out for us to learn
about Carmen Lomas Garza’s family, life, and legends of her Aztec past. It was
presented with the Pura Belpre Award in 2000 for their illustrations. The
illustrations throughout the book are exceptional. She uses papel picado in her
book and guides us through the book. She teaches her nephews and nieces how to
create their magic windows and let’s see into her studio with a paint of a Mexican jarabe
tapatio dancer. Throughout the use of papel picado, the author write a
narrative in English and Spanish of the Mexican culture.
Excellent
way to portray the Hispanic Heritage culture and customs, through the use of
art. It’s a great
exposure to the vibrant colors that are used often in their culture. The use of
English and Spanish really enhances the book and attracts the reader’s attention.
Recommended books from the author: In My Family and Family Pictures
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