The Legend of the Colombian Mermaid for Holy Week & Easter

 



The Legend of the Colombian Mermaid is the perfect book to teach children about Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. How do you keep this Christian tradition alive in your family? In my family, we observe Lent by focusing on our spiritual life, drawing closer to God, and celebrating his resurrection power on Easter. If you are looking for a book to explain these concepts to young children, you just found it. This hundred year old bilingual legend with themes of obedience, family values, and cultural traditions fosters a love for Holy Week and Easter for children. Visit my learning activities page for projects to go along with the book at Janetballetta.net. 

Synopses: The story is based on La Sirena del Hurtado in Valledupar, Colombia, telling the story of a young girl who turned into a mermaid for swimming in the river on Good Friday. Judith and Tomas live in the town where the legend takes place and their mother warns the children about the dangers of the river. Judith and Tomas promise their mother to always come home before dark. When Tomas goes missing from the river on Holy Thursday, Judith has to rescue him from La Sirena before it is too late.

Happy Easter y Feliz Pascuas from our family to your family! 






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