Author(s): Tony Johnston; John Parra (Illustrator)

Children's Non-Fiction

The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But there's much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warmtemperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Ztour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piñata:A Mexico Alphabet.Young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world-famous Ballet Folklórico de Mèxico, and sample the everyday treat that was once knownas the "food of the gods.From folk art to famous people to the original "hotdog," the treasures of Mexico are revealed in P is forPiñata. Vibrant artwork perfectly captures the flavor,texture, and spirit of its landscape and culture.To find recipes, games, interactives maps and much more for this title visit www.discovertheworldbooks.com! Tony Johnston's love for Mexico started when her husband's job took them to Mexico City; they then lived there for fifteen years. While in Mexico, Tony wrote in Spanish and had several stories commissioned by the Mexican government. She haspublished more than 70 books for children and lives in San Marino, California.Award-winning illustrator and designer John (Juanito) Parra studied at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. His clients include United Airlines,Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, PBS, and the L.A. Weekly. John's first children's bookwas My Name is Gabriela, about the life of the Nobel Prize-winning poet GabrielaMistral. He lives in New York City.