{"product_id":"noche-antigua-ancient-night-spanish-edition-hardcover","title":"Noche Antigua: (Ancient Night Spanish Edition) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Alvarez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDavid Bowles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEJOR DEL AÑO: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublishers Weekly - Biblioteca Pública de Evanston Public Library - Biblioteca Pública de Chicago - BookPage - Kirkus \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Vívido y vibrante.\" -- NPR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSix reseñas estelares! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAl comienzo de todo, los viejos nos cuentan, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eel cosmos estaba callado y quieto.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolo la luna brillaba redonda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003een la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid Álvarez es uno de los artistas más extraordinarios de la actualidad. Sus ilustraciones en blanco y negro le han ganado fama en su país de origen, México, y en todo el mundo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAhora, con \u003ci\u003eNoche antigua\u003c\/i\u003e, David muestra por primera vez su inmenso talento con ilustraciones a todo color. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoche antigua\u003c\/i\u003e es un giro en dos tradiciones indígenas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada Quetzalcóatl colocó en la luna, y Yaushu, el Señor Tlacuache que gobernó la tierra antes de que dominaran los humanos, y que robó el fuego de los dioses para dar calor a sus súbditos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEl galardonado autor David Bowles ha escrito un texto poético --y un apéndice cuidosamente investigado-- para acompañar las ilustraciones e historia opulentas de Álvarez. El libro se publicará simultáneamente en inglés y español, brindando a los jóvenes lectores de todo el mundo la oportunidad de saborear este antiguo cuento en el formato más bello posible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEST OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublishers Weekly - Evanston Public Library - Chicago Public Library - BookPage - Kirkus - Horn Book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Vivid and vibrant.\" -- NPR Weekend Edition \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAt the start of things, the elders say, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe universe was hushed and still.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe moon alone shone bright and round\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ein the star-speckled dark of the sky.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed Mexican artist David Álvarez pushes the boundaries with his first full-color book, \u003ci\u003eAncient Night (Noche Antigua)\u003c\/i\u003e. Renowned for his black-and-white illustrations, Álvarez breathes vibrant life into two classic Nahuatl myths: the moon-dwelling rabbit and Yaushu, the fire-stealing opossum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward-winning author David Bowles crafts a lyrical tapestry, weaving these ancient legends into a captivating tale. In-depth backmatter, meticulously researched, provides further context for curious young minds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished simultaneously in English and Spanish, \u003ci\u003eAncient Night \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a gateway to these timeless stories for young readers everywhere. Immerse yourself in Álvarez's stunning artwork and Bowles' evocative prose, experiencing the magic of these vibrant myths anew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJLG Gold Standard \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"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 recalled from time gone by.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Bowles' spare, evocative text flows like poetry... Álvarez's compositions are sophisticated and uncluttered... beautifully crafted, gently stylized figures so remarkably textured that you can almost count the number of hairs on Rabbit's body. Ancient Night is wondrous, sparkling and easily one of the best picture books of 2023.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Bowles's unhurried lines offer a playfully elegant feel to the telling, while Álvarez's 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Unmissable... The breathtaking illustrations exude light themselves...\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Stunning illustrations by acclaimed Mexican artist Álvarez feature a velvety black backdrop of a sky, stars providing only pinpricks of light...spellbinding, poetic text is lyrical but crisp.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e (starred) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A calming selection for evening lap reads and storytimes.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A perfect bedtime read aloud. This Mesoamerican-inspired fable borrows from old tales for a larger-than-life yet soothingly illustrated picture book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eShelf-Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Exquisite.\" \u003cbr\u003e--Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Álvarez's 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. Don't miss this one!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Southern Bookseller Review\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Álvarez\u003c\/b\u003e es egresado de la Escuela de Diseño del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes de México (EDINBA) y ganador de numerosos premios internacionales de ilustración. \u003ci\u003eNoche antigua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Ancient Night\u003c\/i\u003e) es su primer libro publicado en inglés. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Bowles \u003c\/b\u003ees un autor y traductor mexicanoamericaco del sur de Texas. Entre sus múltiples libros premiados se encuentran \u003ci\u003eSerpiente emplumada, corazón del cielo: Mitos de México\u003c\/i\u003e y \u003ci\u003eMe dicen Güero\u003c\/i\u003e. Su traducción de \u003ci\u003eCuentos sagrados de América\u003c\/i\u003e obtuvo el premio de honor Batchelder y fue finalista del International Latino Book Award. En 2017, David fue iniciado en el Instituto de Letras de Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e David Bowles is a Mexican American author and translator from South Texas. Among his multiple award-winning books are \u003ci\u003eFeathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky: Myths of Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThey Call Me Güero\u003c\/i\u003e. His translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Sea-Ringed World \u003c\/i\u003egarnered a Batchelder Honor and was a finalist for the International Latino Book Award. In 2017, David was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.61 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945333682400,"sku":"9781646142545","price":21.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/nbAzNCvwpp9781646142545.webp?v=1781322964","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/noche-antigua-ancient-night-spanish-edition-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}