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Felix Pitre:Storyteller,Singer&Writer 5116/13 10:43 PM <br /> p!" him to take good care of the pig while <br /> she goes to church, la iglesia,Juan <br /> promises that he will. But little does his <br /> mother imagine what mischief Juan will <br /> get into! <br /> r' In this updated folktale that is spiced with <br /> Spanish words and some very modern twists, <br /> skilled storyteller Felix has created his own <br /> high-spirited version of Puerto Rico's folk hero, <br /> Juan Bobo. And illustrator Christy Hale's bold, <br /> stylish linoleum-block prints perfectly capture <br /> the spirit and Caribbean flavor of this <br /> ttikl5T'S,,{f humorous story. <br /> Paco and the Witch: At Paco's house, <br /> everyone is busy preparing for una fiesta. , <br /> So when his mother realizes that she has <br /> one last thing to fetch from the store, <br /> Paco volunteers to make the long trip <br /> through the woods to the village below. <br /> The woods are beautiful, but Paco is <br /> wary, for su abuela,his grandmother,has <br /> warned him of the evil witch who lives 'z. <br /> there. Paco knows he shouldn't stop, but <br /> he is so tired! Surely if he sat down for ' <br /> just one moment... <br /> Here is another lively folk We from <br /> Puerto Rico, seasoned with Spanish <br /> words and retold in Mr. Pitre's own <br /> unique style. Once again the story is <br /> visualized with Christy Hale's brilliant illustrations that capture the heart and <br /> soul of the story. <br /> Home Upcoming Events Biography/Resume Shows Workshops Books & CDs Audio & Video <br /> Booking Information Other Artists Links Contact Felix <br /> http://www.felixpitre.com/books.htm Page 2 of 2 <br />