{"product_id":"what-is-tourada-a-corda-hardcover","title":"What is Tourada à Corda? - 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\u003eMarisa Silva Rocha\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Tourada à Corda? is a beautifully illustrated rhyming children's picture book that introduces young readers to one of the most beloved traditions of Terceira Island in the Azores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough colorful storytelling and Portuguese vocabulary woven into English text, children are invited into the heart of Azorean culture. From green pastures and rock walls to lively village festas filled with music, family, and celebration, this story explores the traditions, people, and island spirit behind Tourada à Corda. Readers will learn about touros, ganadarias, ganadeiros, pastores, capinhas, festa brava, and the meaning of orgulho while discovering how traditions are passed lovingly from grandparents to grandchildren across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a warm read-aloud style with gentle rhymes, the book celebrates family, courage, heritage, and cultural identity. It also highlights how Azorean communities continue these traditions today not only in Terceira, but also in São Jorge, Graciosa, Faial, California, and Canada. Filled with watercolor-mixed-media-inspired illustrations of hydrangeas, ocean cliffs, cobblestone roads, festas, and island life, \"What is Tourada à Corda?\" captures the beauty and heart of the Azores for children and families everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 5-12, heritage learning, classrooms, bilingual families, and anyone wishing to preserve and celebrate Azorean culture. Written and illustrated by Marisa Silva Rocha, author of non-fiction titles; \"Avó Silva's Dairy House\" and \"What is Fado?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53522148294963,"sku":"9798295888700","price":47.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VnszjprPtg9798295888700.webp?v=1781965752","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/what-is-tourada-a-corda-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}