Uncle Nacho’s Hat / El sombrero del Tío Nacho

By Harriet Rohmer, Mira Reisberg
Paperback: $11.95

Bilingual English/Spanish. A classic Nicaraguan folktale: when Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail.

Description

When Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail. No matter what he does, the pesky hat keeps coming back to him. This classic folktale from the Puppet Workshop of Nicaraguan National Television, vividly illustrated by Mira Reisberg and presented in a bilingual edition, is a parable about the difficulties of making changes and shaking off old habits. The book includes an account of the origins of the story.

About the Creators

Harriet Rohmer

Harriet Rohmer was the founder of Children’s Book Press. She is the author and editor of many award-winning children's books, including Just Like Me, Uncle Nacho's Hat, and Honoring Our Ancestors. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To find out more about Harriet, visit her online at harrietrohmer.com.

Mira Reisberg

Mira Reisberg was born in Australia. A painter, graphic designer, and the illustrator of several books for children, Mira has also taught art to both children and adults. She holds a Master’s in Fine Art and a PhD in Education with an emphasis on Cultural Studies and Art Education. She currently teaches in the Art Education program of Northern Illinois University, outside of Chicago.

Awards

  • Reading Rainbow Selection

    PBS Kids

  • Approved Book

    Parents' Choice Foundation

Reviews

  • "This engaging fable, derived from a Nicaraguan folktale, is appropriately illustrated in bold colors and stylized forms that recall Central American folk art. An entertaining story, doubly useful in this bilingual edition."

    - Kirkus Reviews

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892391127
  • Price $11.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2013
  • Trim Size 9.5 × 8.5 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Word Count 1025
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Humorous Stories
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Social Themes / Friendship
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Legends, Myths, Fables / Caribbean & Latin American
  • Themes Bilingual, Conflict resolution, Families, Fiction, Folktale / Folklore / Traditional Literature, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Neighbors, Overcoming Obstacles, Sharing & Giving
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading O
  • Spanish Guided Reading N
  • ATOS Book Level 2.4
  • DRA 20
  • Lexile Level 500
  • SRC 2.6
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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