SONG OF THE CHIRIMIA: A Guatemalan Folktale

by Jane Anne--Adapt. & Illus. Volkmer ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 14, 1990

A bilingual presentation of a story that combines a common folkloric motif (a sad princess given in marriage to the suitor who makes her smile) with a mythic element (the princess sets her lover the task of singing like the birds; he succeeds when the Great Spirit gives him the first musical instrument). The story is nicely told, with some amusing contemporary touches (the king says, ""If she wishes, you may marry her""). Volkmer's illustrations, inspired by Mayan art, are very simply drawn and vibrantly colored: stong, bold, but rather stolid. A good addition to Latin American story collections.

Pub Date: Nov. 14, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 40

Publisher: Carolrhoda

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S