"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 Quetzalcâoatl, 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 xocolâatl, a delicious treat enjoyed by Indigenous peoples of Mexico long before the Spaniards arrived. Today xocolâatl (chocolate) is eaten, drunk, and enjoyed all over the world"
Biographical Note:
Nuria Gómez Benet is a writer and poet. She has been a teacher and scriptwriter for radio and TV children's series, including for Mexican Sesame Street, of which she was the head writer.
Categories:
Juvenile fiction | Fairy Tales & Folkore | Country & Cultural | Mexico
