Bibliography
Philip, Neil. 2003. Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Mexican Folktales. New York: Clarion Books. ISBN 0618194630
Plot Summary
Neil Philip shares his collection of Mexican folklore, some of which were collected in Mexico and many others from the Mexican population of Colorado and New Mexico. The folktales are varied, with characters including cats, magicians, witches, priests, lovers, and supernatural beings. A witch turns a girl's brothers into blue oxen, a tailor outsmarts the devil in a sewing contest, a priest unknowingly spends many years viewing just one glimpse of glory. An introduction, notes on the stories, and a bibliography are included for reference.
Critical Analysis
Folklorist Neil Philip puts together a varied and entertaining collection of folktales from the Mexican and Mexican American storytelling traditions. The retellings are witty and spiritual, inviting readers into a magical world populated by an assortment of characters. Jacqueline Mair's colorful illustrations are bold and whimsical. They are crafted in the style of Mexican folk art, which fits the theme of the collection and complements the text perfectly.
Review Excerpt(s)
Booklist - "useful and attractively presented...stories are simply yet effectively retold...exuberant illustrations...illuminating introduction...An extensive bibliography...a solid collection"
School Library Journal - "Richly varied collection...distinctive flavor...stylish and humorous retellings...alive with bright color...a well-put-together package. Clearly superior...enjoyable volume."
Connections
*Other folktale collections:
Hayes, Joe. The Day It Snowed Tortillas/El dia que nevaron tortillas: Folktales told in Spanish and English. ISBN 0938317768
Mandela, Nelson. Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales. ISBN 093329909
Milbourne, Anna. Stories from India. ISBN 0794511511
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