Our Little Spanish Cousin

Description

Mary F. Nixon-Roulet was an accomplished author of children’s stories, who lived at the beginning of the 20th century, and wrote a number of the “Our Little Cousin” stories aimed at teaching young American children about other cultures. Some of her best works include A Harp of Many Chords, The Mirror, Our Little Alaskan Cousin and Our Little Hungarian Cousin.

Our Little Spanish Cousin is the exciting tale of Fernando, a young Spanish boy who lives happily with his charming family and his little sister, Juanita. From the very start we are acquainted with the Spanish and their admirable sentiments towards their extended family. We are also presented with the beauty and majesty of the Iberian Peninsula itself and King Ferdinand, together with Queen Isabella, under whose reign Christopher Columbus had sailed to discover the American continent in 1492.

Children will learn all about Fernando’s life, from the christening of his baby sister, which he witnesses with a great degree of admiration and excitement, to his visits to the hacienda and the countryside, as well as his experiences during the Holidays.

The book flows beautifully, and combines useful information about the cultural and historical attributes of Spain and its colonies, with delightful little tales that spark the imagination of children. There is never a dull moment, as we follow Fernando through a fast-paced tale that takes him and his family even on a glorious visit to Seville during the Easter festival.

Readers, and children in particular, will find this story to be one of the most uplifting and informative tales offering a vivid portrayal of Spain and its inhabitants. Although it was written in 1906, Our Little Spanish Cousin has much to share when it comes not only to its historical value, but also in terms of the imaginative and well-crafted adventures created by the author.
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