Review by Ariadna Sánchez
Ejutla de Crespo is a small town
located in the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Many years ago Don Ricardo, or
Tío Rico as people usually called him, was the man responsible for creating
astonishing piñatas. Tío Rico’s creativity is the inspiration for El
Piñatero/The Piñata Maker by award-winning author and photographer
George Ancona.
Tío Rico created artistic white
swans, silky herons, cheerful dolls, and delicious orange carrots just to
mention some. His piñatas made birthday celebrations special all over
Ejutla de Crespo. My father and my mother told me wonderful stories about Tío
Rico’s work. For example, they told me that Tío Rico’s piñatas were the most
popular items in the community all year round. My grandparents bought piñatas
from Tío Rico for my parents, uncles and aunts for their parties. If you ask me
where magic and fun meets, I have to respond by saying, “inside Tío Rico’s
piñatas.” Ancona’s lovely pictures capture Tío Rico’s patience during the
step-by-step elaboration of his one-of-a kind art pieces. El Piñatero / The
Piñata Maker is a bilingual book that offers an additional
guide to create your own piñata at home. Each page of El Piñatero/ The Piñata
Maker is an open invitation to discover the beauty of Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca.
Visit your local library for more
interesting stories. Reading gives you wings!
Additional information for El
Piñatero/ The Piñata Maker:
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