Benet Nuria Gmez - Montezuma's Tantrum - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Emperor Montezuma's court tries everything to cure his bad mood in this delightful and hilarious story that sheds light on life in the Aztec empire and the origins of hot chocolate. Montezuma is in a bad mood today. He doesn t want to see anyone or do anything! The people in the palace are very worried. They try everything they can to make Montezuma smile. They bring gifts make music and even dance. What to do? This vibrantly illustrated picture book shares the enduring symbols of Aztec life from Quetzalc atl the magnificent plumed serpent to its temples codices drums and Montezuma's elaborate palace full of people and creatures. At the center of the story is xocol tl a delicious treat enjoyed by Indigenous peoples of Mexico long before the Spaniards arrived. Today xocol tl (chocolate) is eaten drunk and enjoyed all over the world. But before all that happened Montezuma had a tantrum An Aldana Libros Book Greystone Kids
Title: Montezuma's Tantrum
Author(s): Benet Nuria Gmez, Santiago Sols Montes De Oca
Publisher: Greystone Books Canada
Barcode: 9781778400940
Pages: 48 Pages, Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 10/8/2024
Series: Aldana Libros
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Self-Awareness & Self-Esteem (Children's / Teenage)