Argueta, Jorge: Zipitio.Argueta, Jorge Jorge (IPA pronunciation: /'xoɾxe/ ) is a Spanish-language given name, equivalent to English George. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "farmer". ZIPITIO. Il. by Gloria Calderon. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-88899-487-7. Groundwood Books/ Douglas & McIntyre, 2003. 32 pp. $16.95. In this wonderful rich story based on Latin American folklore Latin American Folklore is the study of the informal beliefs, customs and cultural traditions common in the countries in Latin America. Latin America has many great folk tales worth of being retold and kept for next generations to come. , the character Zipitio comes to life. Rufina is a young girl from El Salvador El Salvador (ĕl sälväthōr`), officially Republic of El Salvador, republic (2005 est. pop. 6,705,000), 8,260 sq mi (21,393 sq km), Central America. who is prepared by her mother for Zipitio's important visit. When Rufina sees odd, little Zipitio for the first time, however, she runs away. Her mother helps her learn how to handle the love-struck Zipitio. The beautiful illustrations by Gloria Calderon add texture and depth to this traditional story. Ages 5 up. |
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