Ancient Night by David Bowles (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Ancient Night by David Bowles, David Álvarez Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun. Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany Davids lush illustrations and story."-- Publisher Description Publishers Weekly Best of the Year BookPage Best of the Year Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Evanston Library Best of the YearHorn Book 2023 Summer Reading List "Vivid and vibrant."-NPR Weekend EditionAt the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still. The moon alone shone bright and round in the star-speckled dark of the sky. David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world. Here, inAncient Night (Noche Antigua), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun. Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany Davids lush illustrations and story. Published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions,Ancient Night offersyoung readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.P R A I S E … Bolstered by the ethereal, whimsical text, the plush, incandescent acrylic and oil paint artwork gathers the subtleties and splendors of nighttime and the plant life that surrounds Rabbit and Opossum. Together words and images tug readers along at a measured pace. An excellent authors note underscores how common strands and crucial differences from wide-ranging Mesoamerican legends and myths furnish the inspiration at the roots of this tale. Like a mighty dream recalledfrom time gone by.-Kirkus (starred) … Luminous acrylic and oil illustrations bring the night to life. . . Enchanting text presents the tale in short, clear sentences that convey a sense of timeless mystery and beauty. . . An excellent choice for picture book collections that uniquely explores traditional Mesoamerican tales and is sure to inspire the wish for further discovery and appreciation.-School Library Journal (starred) … "Bowles spare, evocative text flows like poetry. . . Álvarezs compositions are sophisticated and uncluttered. . . beautifully crafted, gently stylized figures so remarkably textured that you can almost count the number of hairs on Rabbits body. Ancient Night is wondrous, sparkling and easily one of the best picture books of 2023."-BookPage(starred) … "Bowless unhurried lines offer a playfully elegant feel to the telling, while Álvarezs saturated digitized paintings use a limited palette to imagine long-eared, gray Rabbit and pointy-nosed, rust-hued Opossum against luminous leafy landscapes. Together, the collaborators create a dreamlike story variation that truly shines."-Publishers Weekly (starred) … "Unmissable. . . The breathtaking illustrations exude light themselves. . ."-Foreword Reviews (starred) … "Stunning illustrations by acclaimed Mexican artist Alvarez feature a velvety black backdrop of a sky, stars providing only pinpricks of light. . . spellbinding, poetic text is lyrical but crisp."-Horn Book (starred) "A calming selection for evening lap reads and storytimes."-BCCB "A perfect bedtime read aloud. This Mesoamerican-inspired fable borrows from old tales for a larger-than-life yet soothingly illustrated picture book."-Shelf-Awareness "Exquisite."-Melissa Taylor,Imagination Soup "Álvarezs illustrations alone are enough to make this stunning picture book a winner-the dreamy feel of the milky moonlight against the deep-dark night and the crisp simplicity of the animals and their world is masterful. When paired with interwoven traditional Mesoamerican tales of the magic and power of our lunar companion, the story sings, enchanting readers with its mystery and beauty. Dont miss this one!"-Southern Bookseller Review Author Biography David Álvarez is a graduate of the School of Design of the National Institute of Fine Arts of Mexico (EDINBA) and the winner of numerous international illustration awards.Ancient Night is his first book published in English.David Bowles is a Mexican American author and translator from South Texas. Among his multiple award-winning books areFeathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky: Myths of Mexico, andThey Call Me GÜero. His translation ofThe Sea-Ringed World garnered a Batchelder Honor and was a finalist for the International Latino Book Award. In 2017, David was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters. Details ISBN 1646142519 ISBN-13 9781646142514 Title Ancient Night Author David Bowles, David Álvarez Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 40 Publisher Levine Querido GE_Item_ID:140771053; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. 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