Maritza Martínez Mejía, AWA: Book Review of Las Estrellas de los Reyes Magos

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.

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