Magic Windows

Garza, C. L., Rohmer, H., & Schecter, D. (1999). Magic windows. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

The creative story is depicted through these magic windows Garza has created that tell all about the Mexican culture told in both English and Spanish. Her cut-paper window images are magical and tell of the hummingbird that flies across the border to drink nectar. The text is repeated;however, one may forget that with such intricate detail that is given to each paper cut image. The contrasting colors are genius. This is an excellent book for those that want to learn about the traditions of the Mexican culture that will definitely inspire an intrigue for this art!