{"product_id":"montezumas-tantrum-hardcover","title":"Montezuma's Tantrum - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNuria G?mez Benet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSantiago Sol?s Montes de Oca\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eElisa Amado\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmperor Montezuma's court tries everything to cure his bad mood in this delightful and hilarious story that sheds light on life in the Aztec empire--and the origins of hot chocolate.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMontezuma is in a bad mood today. He doesn't want to see anyone or do anything! The people in the palace are very worried. They try everything they can to make Montezuma smile. They bring gifts, make music, and even dance. What to do? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis vibrantly illustrated picture book shares the enduring symbols of Aztec life, from Quetzalcóatl, the magnificent plumed serpent, to its temples, codices, drums, and Montezuma's elaborate palace full of people and creatures. At the center of the story is xocolátl, a delicious treat enjoyed by Indigenous peoples of Mexico long before the Spaniards arrived. Today xocolátl (chocolate) is eaten, drunk, and enjoyed all over the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut before all that happened, Montezuma had a tantrum... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNuria Gómez Benet\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and poet. She has been a teacher and scriptwriter for radio and TV children's series, including for Mexican Sesame Street, of which she was the head writer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSantiago Solís Montes de Oca\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer, illustrator, and art director. He teaches editorial design at the School of Design at the Institute of Fine Art. He works as the art director for a number of small Mexican publishers and coordinates the work of art and design at UNAM. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisa Amado\u003c\/b\u003e is a Guatemalan-born Canadian translator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.6 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662982246707,"sku":"9781778400940","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/DudLZv-6FS9781778400940.webp?v=1762678373","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/montezumas-tantrum-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}