Description
THE PATUFET CUSTOMARY
Book summary
An exceptional journey through the traditions and festivals of Catalonia, led by Patufet, the most endearing character in Catalan popular culture. This illustrated book invites little ones to discover the country's customs in a playful and educational way, while hiding Patufet in iconic settings of celebrations such as the calçotada, Sant Jordi, the Eve of Sant Joan, the human towers (castells), and the castanyada. A work designed to play and learn about the richness of Catalan culture.
What is it about?
Patufet, the well-known protagonist of one of the most beloved Catalan folk tales, becomes the guide for a festive journey throughout the year. With a tender and fun perspective, the book reviews the main traditions associated with specific moments in the calendar: it starts with Carnival and continues with the Easter cake (mona de Pasqua), the calçotada, the legend of Sant Jordi and the dragon, the Eve of Sant Joan, the human towers, the giants and bestiary, the castanyada, the mushroom season, and, at Christmas time, the tió and the Three Wise Men. On each double-page spread, Patufet hides in an iconic setting, inviting the reader to look for him while discovering the details of each celebration.
Main themes
- Popular traditions and festivals of Catalonia
- Catalan culture and its festive calendar
- Characters of Catalan folklore (Patufet, giants, bestiary)
- Playful learning through visual searching
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for young children who want to learn about Catalan traditions in an enjoyable and participatory way. It is also ideal for families, educators, and libraries looking for a resource to bring popular culture to children, as well as for any reader who loves the character of Patufet and wants to share the richness of Catalan customs with the little ones.
What this book contributes
- Fun learning about the traditions and festivals of Catalonia through the game of finding Patufet.
- A complete and illustrated vision of the Catalan festive calendar, from Carnival to the Three Wise Men.
- Familiarity with an iconic character of popular culture that connects emotionally with children.
- An interactive format that encourages observation, attention to detail, and curiosity about one's own culture.
Technical specifications
- Author: MONIKA ESCUER ROS
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: ILLUSTRATED STORYBOOKS, PEOPLE AND PLACES (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: BACKLIST
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2021
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 461 g
Editorial review
The Patufet Customary is a successful proposal to bring Catalan popular culture to little ones in a playful and visually attractive way. The combination of a character as beloved as Patufet with a seek-and-find game and the selection of representative traditions from the festive calendar makes the book useful for both entertainment and learning. Recommended for families and educators looking for a quality resource to pass on Catalan cultural heritage in an enjoyable and participatory way.