Mateo and his father carve juguetes, small wooden animals his family sells at the fiestas in Oaxaca. But Mateo wants to carve much larger animals - goats as pink as bougainvillea with cactus-green speckles, and purple cats with corn-yellow spots. When he tells his father how he longs to bring these large animals to life, his father only scowls, but Mateo perseveres. Including an informative afterword on this vibrant Mexican art form, this colorful tale inspires readers of all ages to follow their passion.
- ISBN10 0811870502
- ISBN13 9780811870504
- Publish Date 25 June 2010 (first published 1 January 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 May 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chronicle Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English