This delightful and engaging children's book is the story of Maria and John, brother and sister, who enjoy spending time at the local Portuguese festa. The various elements of the festa - animals and floats in the parade, folklore dance groups, and of course, the queens and their side maids, are brought to life with beautiful original watercolors. This is a bilingual book with text both in Portuguese and English. Children will enjoy learning about Portuguese festas.
This delightful and engaging children's book is the story of Maria and John, brother and sister, who enjoy spending time at the local Portuguese festa. The various elements of the festa - animals and floats in the parade, folklore dance groups, and of course, the queens and their side maids, are brought to life with beautiful original watercolors. This is a bilingual book with text both in Portuguese and English. Children will enjoy learning about Portuguese festas.
