Montezumas Tantrum

(Hardback)

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Emperor Montezumas court tries everything to cure his bad mood in this delightful and hilarious story that sheds light on life in the Aztec empireand the origins of hot chocolate.

Montezuma is in a bad mood today. He doesnt 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

This vibrantly illustrated picture book shares the enduring symbols of Aztec life, from Quetzalcatl, the magnificent plumed serpent, to its temples, codices, drums, and Montezumas elaborate palace full of people and creatures. At the center of the story is xocoltl, a delicious treat enjoyed by Indigenous peoples of Mexico long before the Spaniards arrived. Today xocoltl (chocolate) is eaten, drunk, and enjoyed all over the world.

But before all that happened, Montezuma had a tantrum

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Author Bio

Nuria Gmez Benet is a writer and poet. She has been a teacher and scriptwriter for radio and TV childrens series, including for Mexican Sesame Street, of which she was the head writer.

Santiago Sols Montes de Oca 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.

Elisa Amado is a Guatemalan-born Canadian translator.