Las estrellas de los Reyes Magos
Review
Con vivas
ilustraciones y profundo mensaje, Benjamín descubre una tradición milenaria.
La historia comienza en una
noche clara llena de estrellas cuando Benjamín distingue tres estrellas
brillantes que centellean más que las otras. Cuando va a visitar a su abuelo, él
le explica la historia mágica de las estrellas y la conexión entre la
constelación de Orión y las tres estrellas de los Reyes.
Niño y abuelo dialogan acerca de
la celebración tradicional y cómo sigue siendo similar hasta hoy en Hispanoamérica.
Es costumbre preparar una caja de heno y agua para los camellos la noche antes
de la gran fiesta ya que los reyes magos han recorrido una larga distancia. Los
Reyes traen los regalos a los niños como ellos trajeron regalos una vez.
La
conversación termina con la esperanza de que esta tradición permanece para
siempre.
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With vivid illustrations and thoughtful message,
Benjamin discovers an ancient tradition.
The story begins in a clear night full of stars,
Benjamin differentiates three in particular that twinkled more than the others.
When he went to visit his grandfather, he explains him the magical story behind
those stars and the connection between Orion Constellation and the Three Kings
Stars.
Child and Grandfather dialogue about the traditional
Spanish celebration and how it remains similar until today. It is a custom to
prepare water and a box of hay for the camels the night before the Great feast
since the Three Kings have traveled a long distance. The Kings bring the
presents to the children as they brought presents once.
The conversation ends
hoping this tradition remains forever.
Activity to Las Estrellas de los Reyes Magos
designed by Maritza M. Mejía
designed by Maritza M. Mejía
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