ABC’s with the Vejigantes by Liz DeJesus
ABC’s with the Vejigantes is a celebration of the music, dance, food, and rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico and its people. This colorful book gives you a festive atmosphere, with music and dancing Vejigantes, and an energetic environment making this book a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Learn about the alphabet from the mischievous vejigantes from Puerto Rican culture as well as the Spanish language in this vividly illustrated children’s book!
Get ready to experience the vibrant culture and energy of Puerto Rico at the annual Fiestas de Santiago El Apostól! During the festival, there is a lively parade through the town where the vejigantes wear colorful costumes and masks made from newspaper and coconut shells.
The parade has four main characters: the vejigantes, the knights, the crazy women and the elders. The vejigante’s are an important part of Puerto Rican festival celebrations, mainly seen during Carnival time. The vejigantes’ intention is to frighten people and compel them to go back to church for Lent. They wear long, colorful robes and brightly painted masks to cause mischief. Join them in the parade to see what antics they are up to in this fun children’s book!
Perfect for 2+
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