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The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale

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4 out of 5
Based on 22 Ratings and 13 Reviews

Book Description
Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulk n to thank. Kukulk n is more than a king he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But there is just one problem. Kukulk n's brother, Night Jaguar, doesn't want regular people to have chocolate. He thinks only gods should eat the tempting treat. Will Night Jaguar prevail? Or will the Mayans... More
Book Information
PublisherMillbrook Press, Inc.- Carolrhoda Books
BindingLibrary Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100822575450
ISBN-13978-0822575450
Publication Date09/01/2008
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About Linda Lowery (Author) : Linda Lowery is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 50 books for children ages 3 to 15. She has illustrated twelve of those books, some in collaboration with her husband Rich... more
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About Janice Lee Porter (Illustrator) : Janice Lee Porter is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Janice Lee Porter include The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale (On My Own Folklore), Th... more
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