Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije
| AUTHOR | Tonatiuh, Duncan |
| PUBLISHER | Abrams Books for Young Readers (11/11/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
From Sibert Award- and Pura Belpre? Medal-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegría (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk. To save their town, two little mouse siblings--Vida and her brother, Máximo--make a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream. Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any "shadows" they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegría. Includes a note on alebrijes, the inspiration behind this fable, glossary, pronunciation guide, and bibliography Also available: Vida: Los ratones, el gato y el alebrije (Spanish Edition)
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ISBN-13:
9781419764592
ISBN-10:
1419764594
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
9.20 x 0.40 x 10.10 inches
Weight:
0.97 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Glossary
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Caribbean & Latin American
Juvenile Fiction | Places - Mexico
Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Cats
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 3rd Grade
Dewey Decimal:
E
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024049328
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From Sibert Award- and Pura Belpre? Medal-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegría (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk. To save their town, two little mouse siblings--Vida and her brother, Máximo--make a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream. Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any "shadows" they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegría. Includes a note on alebrijes, the inspiration behind this fable, glossary, pronunciation guide, and bibliography Also available: Vida: Los ratones, el gato y el alebrije (Spanish Edition)
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Author:
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Duncan Tonatiuh s first book, Dear Primo, won the 2011 Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration, and Diego Rivera won the 2012 Pura Belpre Illustration Award. Tonatiuh lives in Mexico.
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