Again, Josefina! (The American Girls Collection)

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Genre: Music; Piano; Juvenile Fiction; Fiction; Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical; Performing Arts - Music; Children: Grades 1-2; New Mexico; Mexican Americans; Historical - United States - 19th Century; Social Issues - General; General;

Average Review: 5 stars

Review: Another wonderful Josefina book : This is another one of the American Girls Short Stories series about Josefina Montoya, a nine-year-old girl living in the New Mexico of 1824. Josefina always loved watching her aunt Dolores playing the piano, and when she agrees to teach her how to play Josefina is overjoyed. However, very quickly, her piano lessons turn into drudgery, and Josefina begins to get discouraged. But, through the joy she brings to one listener, Josefina learns about trying again.The final chapter of this book is a look at life on a New Mexican rancho, plus a quick lesson on a Mexican dance, la vaquerita. As with the other books in this wonderful series, Jean-Paul Tibbles' illustrations are excellently done, complimenting the story throughout.This is another wonderful addition to the Josefina library. My daughter and I both enjoyed the story for itself, and I like the lesson it taught. My daughter and I both highly recommend this book!