Enrique's Day: From Dawn to Dusk in a Peruvian City (A Child's Day)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (980 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0711219338 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. "Very upbeat and nonpatronising children can gain valuable insight into daily life elsewhere through these intimate accounts." The Guardian
A beautiful book! This book portrays a day in the life of a little boy Enrique in the Andean city of Ayacucho. The book is beatifully photographed and well written. Sara Fajardo demonstrates that not only is she a great photographer, but a great writer as well.. A Cultural Gem If you are a teacher or parent, you will find this book a valuable addition to your library. When a child reaches a certain age he/she develops a strong curiosity about the way other children around the world live. Enrique's Day can satisfy her/his inquisitiveness while teaching tolerance and respect for other cultures.In this book we follow a typical Peruvian boy throughout his day. Since Enrique is a real person and not a fictional character, the reader is offered a rare and intimate glimpse into Enrique's family life
Her photographs have been published in several national newspapers and magazines in Peru. . Sara Farjado has studied at the Photography Centre in Lima, Peru
After breakfast, Enrique walks to the street corner and flags down a motor-taxi to take him to school, passing some of Ayacucho's churches, buildings and shops on the way. His first task is to get the "chaplas" from the bakery, which he loves dipping into his chocolate milk at breakfast time. This book is part of the series A Child's Day, photographic information books concentrating on the daily lives and experiences of children in countries around the world, published in association with Oxfam.. Enrique's day begins just before the cock crows, at half-past 6