Noche Antigua

4,MEJOR DEL A?O: Publishers Weekly - Biblioteca P?blica de Evanston Public Library - Biblioteca P?blica de Chicago - BookPage - Kirkus V?vido y vibrante. -- NPR Six rese?as estelares! Al comienzo de todo, los viejos nos cuentan, el cosmos estaba callado y quieto.Solo la luna brillaba redondaen la vasta y estrellada oscuridad del cielo. David ?lvarez es uno de los artistas m?s extraordinarios de la actualidad. Sus ilustraciones en blanco y negro le han ganado fama en su pa?s de origen, M?xico, y en todo el mundo. Ahora, con Noche antigua, David muestra por primera vez su inmenso talento con ilustraciones a todo color. Noche antigua es un giro en dos tradiciones ind?genas: el conejo que la Serpiente Emplumada Quetzalc?atl coloc? en la luna, y Yaushu, el Se?or Tlacuache que gobern? la tierra antes de que dominaran los humanos, y que rob? el fuego de los dioses para dar calor a sus s?bditos. El galardonado autor David Bowles ha escrito un texto po?tico --y un ap?ndice cuidosamente investigado-- para acompa?ar las ilustraciones e historia opulentas de ?lvarez. El libro se publicar? simult?neamente en ingl?s y espa?ol, brindando a los j?venes lectores de todo el mundo la oportunidad de saborear este antiguo cuento en el formato m?s bello posible. *** BEST OF THE YEARPublishers Weekly - Evanston Public Library - Chicago Public Library - BookPage - Kirkus - Horn Book Vivid and vibrant. -- NPR Weekend Edition At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still.The moon alone shone bright and roundin the star-speckled dark of the sky. Acclaimed Mexican artist David ?lvarez pushes the boundaries with his first full-color book, Ancient Night (Noche Antigua). Renowned for his black-and-white illustrations, ?lvarez breathes vibrant life into two classic Nahuatl myths: the moon-dwelling rabbit and Yaushu, the fire-stealing opossum. Award-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. Published simultaneously in English and Spanish, Ancient Night offers a gateway to these timeless stories for young readers everywhere. Immerse yourself in ?lvarez's stunning artwork and Bowles' evocative prose, experiencing the magic of these vibrant myths anew. P R A I S E JLG Gold Standard ★ 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. --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... ?lvarez'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.--BookPage (starred) ★ Bowles's unhurried lines offer a playfully elegant feel to the telling, while ?lvarez'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. --Publishers Weekly (starred) ★ Unmissable... The breathtaking illustrations exude light themselves... --Foreword (starred) ★ 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. --Horn Book (starred) A calming selection for evening lap reads and storytimes. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 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 ?lvarez'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!--Southern Bookseller Review