Jorge Argueta Multicultural Children's Book Author

Zipitio by Jorge Argueta

Zipitio

Synopsis:

El Zipitio is older than the rocks, even older than the river. He wears a tall black hat and has a round shiny stomach and long pointy nails. He hides down by the river, only appearing when he falls in love. Rufina Perez is a young Nahua girl of the Pipil people in Salvador. Her mother wants her to be prepared for El Zipitio, in case he should fall in love with her. When he does appear to court Rufina, her mother shows her how to deal with him in this enchanting tale based on a legendary character from Pipil folklore.

 

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Topics/Categories:

4-8 year old Interest, El Salvador, Fairy Tales, Latino Interest, Myths

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Groundwood Books

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Original Publish Date:

10/10/2003

ISBNs:

0888994877 978-0888994875

Formats:

Hardcover