The Pot That Juan Built
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This book, told in the style of "The House That Jack Built," is about a famous potter named Juan Quezada who lives in the small Mexican village of Mata Ortiz. Quezada's art has brought attention to Mata Ortiz because he creates his pottery using the same techniques that were used by the Casas Grandes Indians many years ago.
Language: English,Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Family and Friends My Home, Food, and Clothes Social Studies and Biography Art, Music, Dance, and Drama Play and Imagination
Format: Photo Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Lee & Low
Book Series: Fairy Tales and Fables: Hispanic Heritage