Las Mañanitas - by Ernesto Joel Vega Rosales & Jeanette Gonzalez Seneviratne Paperback

About the Book

This beautifully illustrated, bilingual children's book, crafted with love by two Mexican-American authors, brings to life the vibrant story of Las Mañanitas, the cherished religious and cultural celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Book Synopsis

REDISCOVER THE MIRACLE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Connect the present with the past in this beautiful, bilingual children's book that artfully intertwines the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531 with the observance of her feast by a modern-day family. Perfect for young readers, this book opens an imaginative gateway to understanding the cultural traditions of Las Mañanitas and why this celebration continues to be important to so many people of faith.

REDESCUBRE EL MILAGRO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Conecte el presente con el pasado en este hermoso libro bilingüe para niños que teje ingeniosamente las apariciones milagrosas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en 1531 con la celebración de su fiesta por parte de una familia moderna. Perfecto para lectores jóvenes, este libro abre una puerta imaginativa para comprender las t radiciones culturales de Las Mañanitas y por qué esta celebración sigue siendo importante para tantas personas de fe.

Review Quotes

I am happy to see that Las Mañanitas: The Beautiful Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe is bilingual so that there is opportunity for families to read either in English, Spanish, or each language simultaneously. Additionally helpful is that Dana Sanmar's illustrations are so welcoming and child-friendly, simple yet vibrant and radiant of the splendor that our Blessed Mother bestows on us. I would highly recommend this text particularly to have available every Advent season emphasizing that Our Lady's legacy in the Americas remains strong and alive. 

-CatholicMom.com book review

About the Author

Born and raised in Mexico, Ernesto Vega, MA, lives in Los Angeles, CA. He has studied psychotherapy, pastoral theology, and Ignatian spirituality at Loyola Marymount University. He is passionate about learning the Toltec ancient wisdom, inner healing, and the symbolism of the image and apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

​Jeanette Gonzalez Seneviratne was born into a Mexican-American family deeply rooted in the Catholic faith with a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is a wife, mother, diocesan leader, and now a author with a mission to share the power of faith with children & families through this story.

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