Pedro – The Angel of Olvera Street

by Leo Politi

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This Caldecott Honor book from beloved children's book author Leo Politi, originally published in 1946, is set on Olvera Street, the site of Los Angeles' original Latino settlement, which is still preserved very much as it once was - a busy and colourful melange of small artisan shops, restaurants, and strolling musicians. "Pedro" tells of the community's Christmas tradition of the 'posada', a procession that re-enacts Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and of the 'pinata', a papier-mache vessel filled with toys that children break open at the Posada's end. "Pedro" hopes to find a music box among the toys that will spill out of the pinata. But first, he is asked to don the red wings of an angel and lead the procession. Because he not only is costumed like an angel but also sings like one, he is asked to lead the chorus in the traditional Posada song. Music and lyrics for the song are included, and with them children may create their own Posada pageant.
  • ISBN10 0892369906
  • ISBN13 9780892369904
  • Publish Date 20 October 2009
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Getty Trust Publications
  • Imprint Getty Publications
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English