I Live in Havana
Author | : Jordan Lancaster Ortega |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 39 |
Release | : 2018-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781543491746 |
ISBN-13 | : 154349174X |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book I Live in Havana written by Jordan Lancaster Ortega and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Children are born to be happy” is a phrase by Cuba’s national hero, José Martí. This is a beautiful book, with exquisite illustrations, that tells a cheerful and simple story of the daily life of a Cuban child. The book demonstrates the traditions and customs of children and families in Cuba as well as iconic places in Havana where Yadira lives. The priority given to child development in Cuba is an example for Latin America and the world. Cuban children enjoy health, education, sports and art for free and according to UNICEF Cuba is the only country in the region to have eliminated child malnutrition. - Dr. Helen Yaffe, University of Glasgow “Los niños nacen para ser felices” es una frase del héroe nacional de Cuba, José Martí. Este es un hermoso libro, con exquisitas ilustraciones, que narra la historia alegre y sencilla de la vida diaria de una niña cubana. El libro muestra algunas de las tradiciones y costumbres de los niños y familias cubanas así como lugares icónicos de la Habana donde vive Yadira. La prioridad dada al desarrollo infantil en Cuba es un ejemplo para América Latina y el Mundo. Los niños cubanos gozan de salud, educación, deporte y arte de manera gratuita, según UNICEF, Cuba es el único país de la región que ha logrado eliminar la desnutrición infantil. - Dr. Helen Yaffe, Universidad de Glasgow