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Through a series of striking, colorful photographs, the author takes us into the life of Leo, a six-year-old Zapotec boy. Leo's family weaves tapetes, the woven rugs and wall- hangings for which his village is famous throughout Mexico.
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Madeline, a fifth-grade student from P.S. 321 says, "This book's best quality is how it describes everything, and the pictures are wonderful. They show everyday things that you never notice." |
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Leo's family does not have a toilet or running water in their house, but they do have a refrigerator, color TV and VCR! They are interested in the world around them, but remain loyal and devoted to their family, community, and culture.
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