Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America: A TOON Graphic by Liniers Hardcover

Description: Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America by Liniers, David Bowles Three Latin American folktales include the story of La Yuna, a mermaid who lures men to her underwater domain, the tale of La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, and two gauchos encounter with La Luz Mala, a spooky light that terrorizes travelers. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Classic Latin American folktales get an update in this new collection by celebrated author Liniers!Classic Latin American folktales get an update in this new collection by celebrated author Liniers!New York Times bestselling author and Eisner Award winner Liniers brings his exuberant cartooning style and irrepressible sense of humor to the spooky folktales of his childhood, telling three from across Latin America- the Iara, a mermaid (or a pink dolphin?) who lures young men to her underwater domain in the Amazon basin; La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, who terrorizes people who venture out after dark (a legend found in Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay); and La Luz Mala, a spooky, evanescent light that menaces gauchos and other travelers on the Argentine pampas. Liniers animates these thrilling tales with lighthearted twists. Combined with informative backmatter on their ecological, cultural, and historical background and a bibliography, these old stories will come alive for all young readers, from those who have grown up hearing them to those who are encountering them for the first time. Author Biography Born in Argentina, RICARD LINIERS SIRI (a.k.a. Liniers) started his artistic career making fanzines for his friends when he realized we was not made for law school. He won the Inkpot Award for career achievement in 2018, and the Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strips in 2021. He has more than 30 books published, many of which have been translated to English, French, Italian, Czech, German, Portuguese, Korean and Chinese. He has illustrated 7 covers of the New Yorker magazine.DAVID BOWLES is a Pura Belpre honor-winning Mexican American author, translator, and educator. David has been fascinated with legends and folklore since he first heard the story of La Llorona from his grandmother Marie Garza. Because of his familys roots in Mexico, he has traveled all over that country studying Indigenous languages, collecting creepy legends, exploring ancient ruins, and avoiding monsters (which he has managed to do so far). Review "On the cover of NIGHT STORIES: Folktales From Latin America...by the Argentine cartoonist Ricardo Liniers Siri, known as Liniers, the O in the title is cleverly replaced by a moon with a furrowed brow. Once an open vowel, once a hole in the word stories, the worried moon shines on a brother and sister as they tell each other Latin American folk tales from a bunk bed set against a starry sky...The books introduction, by David Bowles, touches on the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples creation myths, reminding us that sometimes it takes five tries to get a world right. And a treasure trove of back matter in turn explains the origins of Linierss three night stories. —The New York Times"An appealing dose of humor, accentuated by Liniers artwork, full of intricate linework and muted colors [...] spine-tingling, enlightening, and fun." — Kirkus Reviews"Three frightful folk tales...are brought to life using a whimsical cartoon style that will engage and encourage children to learn about these rich and dynamic folk tales." —School Library Journal"[...] Delicate ink and watercolor scenes accompany humorous dialogue and text ("The monkey had very little maritime experience"), showcasing the enduring power of folktales and whetting readers appetites for further tellings." — Publishers Weekly"Creatively showcases the importance and power of telling and passing stories through generations via oral, textual, and visual narratives." — Horn Book Magazine"He draws funny!" — Jeff Smith, Bone"Liniers comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense." — Matt Groening, The Simpsons Details ISBN1662665296 Author David Bowles Pages 48 Audience Age 7-9 Publisher Astra Publishing House Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781662665295 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-04 Imprint Toon books Subtitle A TOON Graphic Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-06-04 DEWEY 741.5982 Series TOON Latin American Folktales Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160362767;

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