Description
The 100 most animal-focused Catalan proverbs
Book summary
An illustrated album that collects one hundred Catalan proverbs featuring animals of all kinds, from the furriest to the scaliest. Mariona Cabassa Cortès brings to life popular sayings that have been part of Catalan culture for generations, combining humor, tradition, and wordplay. Including tongue twisters, this book invites readers to discover popular wisdom in a playful and visually attractive way.
What is it about?
The book gathers a hundred Catalan proverbs starring animals of all characteristics: furry, stubborn, mustachioed, feathered, scaled, big, small, short-legged, long-legged, horned, dirty, clean, wild, or dancing. Each proverb is illustrated with Mariona Cabassa's personal stamp, creating a visual journey that connects the popular saying with its graphic representation. In addition, some very animal-themed tongue twisters are included to complete the playful and linguistic experience. The work, published with the support of the Department of Culture of the Generalitat, becomes a tool to preserve and transmit the Catalan oral heritage to new generations.
Main themes
- Catalan proverbs and popular sayings about animals.
- Catalan culture and oral tradition.
- Illustration and visual art applied to popular literature.
- Word games and tongue twisters.
- Humor and playful learning for children and youth.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children from 6 years old, families who want to share Catalan culture with the little ones, teachers and educators looking for resources to work on language and traditions in the classroom, and lovers of illustration and popular folklore.
What this book provides
- A fun and visual introduction to the rich heritage of Catalan proverbs.
- Stimulates linguistic curiosity and memory through play and repetition.
- Fosters the connection between generations thanks to sayings that have endured over time.
- Offers an aesthetic experience with original illustrations full of personality.
Technical specifications
- Author: Cabassa Cortés, Mariona
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: QUOTATION DICTIONARIES, ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS, ANTHOLOGIES (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: BACKLIST
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 132 g
Editorial review
A successful proposal to bring popular culture to the little ones through an illustrated book. The selection of proverbs is varied and representative, and Mariona Cabassa's illustrations bring freshness and personality to each saying. Despite being a short book, it effectively fulfills its informative and playful function, becoming a valuable resource for families and schools interested in the Catalan oral tradition.