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\[p v\]THE MEXICAN TWINSBy Lucy Fitch Perkins
\[p ix\]THE MEXICAN TWINS
\[p 1\]THE MEXICAN TWINS
\[p 4a\]ISAN RAMON’S DAY IN THE MORNING
\[p 5\]ISAN RAMON’S DAY IN THE MORNING - I
\[p 18a\]IITHE BLESSING
\[p 19\]IITHE BLESSING - I
\[p 43\]IIITHE PARTY
\[p 45\]IIITHE PARTY - I
In the sun‑kissed hills of a Mexican hacienda, eight‑year‑old twins Tonio and Tita share a world of bustling mornings, lively animals, and the rhythmic sounds of a red rooster announcing the day. Their father, Pancho, rides the range as a vaquero while their mother, Doña Teresa, fills the house with the aromas of fresh tortillas and sweet potato candy. The story opens with a chorus of farmyard calls that awakens the entire community, inviting listeners into the rhythms of rural life.
Through vivid narration and charming illustrations, the twins’ daily adventures unfold as they practice rope tricks on a donkey, tend chickens, and explore the fig‑shaded garden that borders a sparkling river. Their curiosity and love for the land are balanced by the gentle guidance of family and neighbors, creating a warm portrait of childhood wonder set against the colorful backdrop of Mexican tradition.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-05-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1937
Best known for the beloved Twins books, this American writer and illustrator brought children into faraway places and earlier times through lively stories and pictures. Her work mixed adventure, everyday family life, and a strong curiosity about different cultures.
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