Ancient night /
Álvarez Hernández, David Daniel,
Ancient night / David Álvarez with David Bowles. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
"Originally published in Mexico by Fondo de Cultura Ecónomica, [2017]" "Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text -- and carefully researched backmatter -- to accompany David's lush illustrations and story"-- Front jacket flap.
"Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
Grades: PreK-3 Ages: 4-8
Published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions.
9781646142514 1646142519
2022945160
Nahuas--Mexico--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Animals--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Tales--Mexico--Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Folk tales.
Ancient night / David Álvarez with David Bowles. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
"Originally published in Mexico by Fondo de Cultura Ecónomica, [2017]" "Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text -- and carefully researched backmatter -- to accompany David's lush illustrations and story"-- Front jacket flap.
"Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
Grades: PreK-3 Ages: 4-8
Published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions.
9781646142514 1646142519
2022945160
Nahuas--Mexico--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Animals--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Tales--Mexico--Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Folk tales.